Combat! 1962
“On television, war is heck.”
What is Combat!?
Combat is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting in France during World War II.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 152
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 1962
- Last aired
- Mar 14, 1967
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
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Combat is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant Chip Saunders. The series was a one-hour World War II drama that followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe. The show depicted the grim lives of the soldiers and was created by Robert Pirosh. The series had a total of five seasons and consisted of multiple episodes. The on-screen title of the show featured a stylized bayonet as part of the exclamation point in Combat. The show has been made available on platforms such as YouTube where multiple seasons and episodes can be viewed.
Should you watch it?
“Gritty WWII squad drama with sharp bayonet tension.”
- Strong ensemble cast led by Vic Morrow and Rick Jason
- Authentic portrayal of frontline soldier life in WWII
- Well-regarded World War II television drama of the 1960s
- Dated production values by today's standards
- Limited availability of episodes may affect binge-watching
You enjoy classic war dramas with strong character focus.
Suitable for mature audiences due to wartime violence and themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Forgotten Front Oct 2, 1962
- E2 Rear Echelon Commandos Oct 9, 1962
- E3 Lost Sheep, Lost Shepherd Oct 16, 1962
- E4 Any Second Now Oct 23, 1962
- E5 Far from the Brave Oct 30, 1962
- E6 Missing in Action Nov 13, 1962
- E7 Escape to Nowhere Nov 20, 1962
- E8 The Celebrity Nov 27, 1962
- E9 Cat and Mouse Dec 4, 1962
- E10 I Swear by Apollo Dec 11, 1962
- E11 A Day in June Dec 18, 1962
- E12 The Prisoner Dec 25, 1962
- E13 Reunion Jan 1, 1963
- E14 The Medal Jan 8, 1963
- E15 Just for the Record Jan 15, 1963
- E16 The Volunteer Jan 22, 1963
- E17 The Squad Jan 29, 1963
- E18 Next In Command Feb 5, 1963
- E19 The Chateau Feb 12, 1963
- E20 Off Limits Feb 19, 1963
- E21 No Time for Pity Feb 26, 1963
- E22 Night Patrol Mar 5, 1963
- E23 Survival Mar 12, 1963
- E24 No Hallelujahs for Glory Mar 19, 1963
- E25 The Quiet Warrior Mar 26, 1963
- E26 Battle of the Roses Apr 2, 1963
- E27 Hill 256 Apr 9, 1963
- E28 The Sniper Apr 16, 1963
- E29 One More for the Road Apr 23, 1963
- E30 The Walking Wounded Apr 30, 1963
- E31 High Named Today May 7, 1963
- E32 No Trumpets, No Drums May 14, 1963
Season 2 · 32 episodes
- E1 Bridge at Chalons Sep 17, 1963
- E2 Bridgehead Sep 24, 1963
- E3 Masquerade Oct 1, 1963
- E4 The Long Way Home (1) Oct 8, 1963
- E5 The Long Way Home (2) Oct 15, 1963
- E6 The Wounded Don't Cry Oct 22, 1963
- E7 Doughboy Oct 29, 1963
- E8 Glow Against the Sky Nov 5, 1963
- E9 The Little Jewel Nov 12, 1963
- E10 A Distant Drum Nov 19, 1963
- E11 Anatomy of a Patrol Nov 26, 1963
- E12 Ambush Dec 3, 1963
- E13 Barrage Dec 10, 1963
- E14 Thunder from the Hill Dec 17, 1963
- E15 The Party Dec 24, 1963
- E16 Gideon's Army Dec 31, 1963
- E17 The Pillbox Jan 7, 1964
- E18 The General and the Sergeant Jan 14, 1964
- E19 Eyes of the Hunter Jan 21, 1964
- E20 The Hostages Jan 28, 1964
- E21 Mail Call Feb 4, 1964
- E22 Counter-Punch Feb 11, 1964
- E23 A Silent Cry Feb 18, 1964
- E24 The Hunter Feb 25, 1964
- E25 What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (1) Mar 3, 1964
- E26 What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (2) Mar 10, 1964
- E27 Weep No More Mar 17, 1964
- E28 The Short Day of Private Putnam Mar 24, 1964
- E29 Rescue Mar 31, 1964
- E30 Command Apr 7, 1964
- E31 Infant of Prague Apr 14, 1964
- E32 The Glory Among Men Apr 21, 1964
Season 3 · 32 episodes
- E1 Mountain Man Sep 15, 1964
- E2 Vendetta Sep 22, 1964
- E3 Point of View Sep 29, 1964
- E4 The Duel Oct 6, 1964
- E5 Silver Service Oct 13, 1964
- E6 The Hard Way Back Oct 20, 1964
- E7 Operation Fly Trap Oct 27, 1964
- E8 The Little Carousel Nov 10, 1964
- E9 Fly Away Home Nov 17, 1964
- E10 The Impostor Nov 24, 1964
- E11 A Gift of Hope Dec 1, 1964
- E12 A Rare Vintage Dec 8, 1964
- E13 The Long Walk Dec 15, 1964
- E14 The Town That Went Away Dec 22, 1964
- E15 Birthday Cake Dec 29, 1964
- E16 The Enemy Jan 5, 1965
- E17 The Cassock Jan 12, 1965
- E18 Losers Cry Deal Jan 19, 1965
- E19 More Than a Soldier Jan 26, 1965
- E20 Brother, Brother Feb 2, 1965
- E21 The Steeple Feb 9, 1965
- E22 The Convict Feb 16, 1965
- E23 Dateline Feb 23, 1965
- E24 A Walk With an Eagle Mar 2, 1965
- E25 The Long Wait Mar 9, 1965
- E26 The Tree of Moray Mar 16, 1965
- E27 Cry in the Ruins Mar 23, 1965
- E28 The Hell Machine Mar 30, 1965
- E29 Billy the Kid Apr 6, 1965
- E30 Heritage Apr 13, 1965
- E31 Odyssey Apr 20, 1965
- E32 Beneath the Ashes Apr 27, 1965
Season 4 · 31 episodes
- E1 Main Event Sep 14, 1965
- E2 The First Day Sep 21, 1965
- E3 S.I.W. Sep 28, 1965
- E4 The Linesman Oct 5, 1965
- E5 The Farmer Oct 12, 1965
- E6 Evasion Oct 19, 1965
- E7 Hear No Evil Oct 26, 1965
- E8 Crossfire Nov 2, 1965
- E9 9 Place Vendee Nov 11, 1965
- E10 The Old Men Nov 16, 1965
- E11 Soldier of Fortune Nov 23, 1965
- E12 The Casket Nov 30, 1965
- E13 Luck with Rainbows Dec 7, 1965
- E14 Breakout Dec 14, 1965
- E15 Finest Hour Dec 21, 1965
- E16 The Raider Dec 28, 1965
- E17 The Mockingbird Jan 4, 1966
- E18 The Good Samaritan Jan 11, 1966
- E19 Retribution Jan 18, 1966
- E20 Counterplay Jan 25, 1966
- E21 Nothing to Lose Feb 1, 1966
- E22 Ask Me No Questions Feb 8, 1966
- E23 The Ringer Feb 15, 1966
- E24 The Flying Machine Feb 22, 1966
- E25 Hills Are For Heroes (1) Mar 1, 1966
- E26 Hills Are for Heroes (2) Mar 8, 1966
- E27 Gitty Mar 15, 1966
- E28 One at a Time Mar 22, 1966
- E29 A Sudden Terror Mar 29, 1966
- E30 Run, Sheep, Run Apr 5, 1966
- E31 The Leader Apr 12, 1966
Season 5 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Gun Sep 13, 1966
- E2 The Losers Sep 20, 1966
- E3 Ollie Joe Sep 27, 1966
- E4 The Brothers Oct 4, 1966
- E5 The Chapel at Able-Five Oct 11, 1966
- E6 A Child's Game Oct 18, 1966
- E7 The Letter Oct 25, 1966
- E8 Headcount Nov 1, 1966
- E9 Decision Nov 15, 1966
- E10 The Outsider Nov 22, 1966
- E11 Conflict Nov 29, 1966
- E12 Gulliver Dec 6, 1966
- E13 The Bankroll Dec 13, 1966
- E14 Cry for Help Dec 20, 1966
- E15 The Furlough Dec 27, 1966
- E16 Entombed Jan 3, 1967
- E17 Gadjo Jan 17, 1967
- E18 Anniversary Jan 24, 1967
- E19 Encounter Jan 31, 1967
- E20 The Gantlet Feb 7, 1967
- E21 The Masquers Feb 14, 1967
- E22 A Little Jazz Feb 21, 1967
- E23 Nightmare on the Red Ball Run Feb 28, 1967
- E24 Jonah Mar 7, 1967
- E25 The Partisan Mar 14, 1967
Frequently asked questions
Is Combat! based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama about American soldiers in WWII France.
Who are the main actors in Combat!?
Rick Jason plays Lt. Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow plays Sgt. Chip Saunders.
How many seasons of Combat! were made?
The series ran from 1962 to 1967 on ABC.
Where can I watch Combat! today?
Episodes are available through various online platforms and DVD releases.
What makes Combat! stand out among war TV shows?
Its focus on the everyday struggles of infantry soldiers in WWII Europe.