CHiPs 1977
“Nonstop action and highway heroics!”
What is CHiPs?
The television series CHiPs is a lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 139
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1977
- Last aired
- May 1, 1983
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
The television series CHiPs is a lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives. The series was created by Paul Playdon and Rick Rosner and starred Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, and Paul Linke. CHiPs ran on NBC for six seasons and a total of 139 episodes. The series premiered on September 15, 1977, and the final episode aired on May 1, 1983. A reunion TV movie also aired on October 27, 1998. The show followed the adventures of the two officers as they worked to save lives in Los Angeles. The series consisted of 139 episodes over its six-season run.
Should you watch it?
“Two California Highway Patrol officers navigate the streets of Los Angeles in this classic police drama.”
- engaging character dynamics
- focus on highway safety
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic television series centered on law enforcement partnerships.
The series maintains a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 CHiPs (Pilot) Sep 15, 1977
- E2 Undertow Sep 22, 1977
- E3 Dog Gone Sep 29, 1977
- E4 Moving Violation Oct 13, 1977
- E5 Career Day Oct 20, 1977
- E6 Baby Food Oct 27, 1977
- E7 Taking Its Toll Nov 3, 1977
- E8 Green Thumb Burglar Nov 10, 1977
- E9 Hustle Nov 24, 1977
- E10 Highway Robbery Dec 1, 1977
- E11 Name Your Price Dec 8, 1977
- E12 Aweigh We Go Dec 22, 1977
- E13 One Two Many Jan 5, 1978
- E14 Rustling Jan 12, 1978
- E15 Surf's Up Jan 19, 1978
- E16 Vintage '54 Jan 26, 1978
- E17 Hitch-Hiking Hitch Feb 9, 1978
- E18 Cry Wolf Feb 16, 1978
- E19 Crash Diet Feb 23, 1978
- E20 Rainy Day Mar 2, 1978
- E21 Crack-Up Mar 9, 1978
- E22 Flashback! Apr 1, 1978
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Peaks and Valleys Sep 16, 1978
- E2 The Volunteers Sep 23, 1978
- E3 Family Crisis Sep 30, 1978
- E4 Disaster Squad Oct 7, 1978
- E5 Neighborhood Watch Oct 14, 1978
- E6 Trick or Trick Oct 21, 1978
- E7 High Flyer Nov 4, 1978
- E8 The Grudge Nov 11, 1978
- E9 The Sheik Nov 18, 1978
- E10 Return of the Turks Nov 25, 1978
- E11 Supercycle Dec 2, 1978
- E12 High Explosive Dec 9, 1978
- E13 Down Time Dec 16, 1978
- E14 Repo Man Jan 6, 1979
- E15 MAIT Team Jan 13, 1979
- E16 Pressure Point Jan 20, 1979
- E17 The Matchmakers Jan 27, 1979
- E18 Rally 'Round the Bank Feb 3, 1979
- E19 Bio-Rhythms Feb 17, 1979
- E20 Quarantine Feb 24, 1979
- E21 CHP-BMX Mar 3, 1979
- E22 Ride the Whirlwind Mar 10, 1979
- E23 The Greatest Adventures of "CHiPs" May 12, 1979
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Roller Disco (1) Sep 22, 1979
- E2 Roller Disco (2) Sep 22, 1979
- E3 Valley Go Home! Sep 29, 1979
- E4 High Octane Oct 6, 1979
- E5 Death Watch Oct 13, 1979
- E6 Counterfeit Oct 20, 1979
- E7 The Return of the Supercycle Oct 27, 1979
- E8 Hot Wheels Nov 3, 1979
- E9 Drive, Lady, Drive (1) Nov 10, 1979
- E10 Drive, Lady, Drive (2) Nov 10, 1979
- E11 The Watch Commander Nov 17, 1979
- E12 Destruction Derby Nov 24, 1979
- E13 Second Chance Dec 1, 1979
- E14 Wheeling Dec 8, 1979
- E15 Christmas Watch Dec 15, 1979
- E16 Jailbirds Jan 12, 1980
- E17 E.M.T. Jan 19, 1980
- E18 Kidnap Jan 26, 1980
- E19 Off Road Feb 2, 1980
- E20 Tow Truck Lady Feb 9, 1980
- E21 The Strippers Feb 16, 1980
- E22 Thrill Show Feb 23, 1980
- E23 Nightingale Mar 23, 1980
- E24 Dynamite Alley Mar 30, 1980
Season 4 · 21 episodes
- E1 Go-Cart Terror Sep 21, 1980
- E2 Sick Leave Sep 28, 1980
- E3 To Your Health Oct 5, 1980
- E4 The Poachers Oct 19, 1980
- E5 The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party (1) Dec 7, 1980
- E6 The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party (2) Dec 7, 1980
- E7 Satan's Angels Dec 14, 1980
- E8 Wheels of Justice Dec 21, 1980
- E9 Crash Course Jan 4, 1981
- E10 Forty Tons of Trouble Jan 11, 1981
- E11 11-99: Officer Needs Help Jan 18, 1981
- E12 Home Fires Burning Feb 1, 1981
- E13 Sharks Feb 22, 1981
- E14 Ponch's Angels (1) Feb 28, 1981
- E15 Ponch's Angels (2) Mar 1, 1981
- E16 Karate Mar 8, 1981
- E17 New Guy in Town Mar 15, 1981
- E18 The Hawk and the Hunter Apr 5, 1981
- E19 Vigilante May 3, 1981
- E20 Dead Man's Riddle May 10, 1981
- E21 A Simple Operation May 17, 1981
Season 5 · 27 episodes
- E1 Suicide Stunt Oct 4, 1981
- E2 Vagabonds Oct 11, 1981
- E3 Moonlight Oct 18, 1981
- E4 The Killer Indy Oct 25, 1981
- E5 Weed Wars Oct 31, 1981
- E6 Anything But the Truth Nov 8, 1981
- E7 Bomb Run Nov 15, 1981
- E8 Diamond in the Rough Nov 22, 1981
- E9 Finders Keepers Nov 29, 1981
- E10 Fast Money Dec 5, 1981
- E11 Concours d'Elegance Dec 13, 1981
- E12 Mitchell & Woods Dec 18, 1981
- E13 Breaking Point Jan 3, 1982
- E14 Tiger in the Streets Jan 10, 1982
- E15 Bright Flashes Jan 17, 1982
- E16 Battle of the Bands Jan 31, 1982
- E17 Alarmed Feb 14, 1982
- E18 In the Best of Families Feb 21, 1982
- E19 Silent Partner Feb 28, 1982
- E20 Flare Up Mar 7, 1982
- E21 The Game of War Mar 14, 1982
- E22 A Threat of War (a.k.a. Karate II) Mar 21, 1982
- E23 Trained for Trouble Apr 4, 1982
- E24 Ice Cream Man Apr 18, 1982
- E25 Overload May 2, 1982
- E26 K-9-1 May 9, 1982
- E27 Force Seven May 23, 1982
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are officers Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in Los Angeles.
What is the profession of the leads?
They are motorcycle officers for the Highway Patrol.
What is the general tone?
The show provides a lighthearted look at the officers' adventures.
What is the primary focus of the officers?
The officers are focused on being on the street to save lives.