Decoy 1957
What is Decoy?
Decoy was a pioneering American crime drama television series that aired in syndication during the late 1950s. The show featured New York City policewoman Casey Jones as its central character, focusing on her undercover assignments in dangerous areas of the city.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 14, 1957
- Last aired
- Jun 10, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Decoy was a pioneering American crime drama television series that aired in syndication during the late 1950s. The show featured New York City policewoman Casey Jones as its central character, focusing on her undercover assignments in dangerous areas of the city. Created as the first American police series with a female protagonist, Decoy broke new ground in television crime drama. The series originally broadcast from October 1957 to July 1958, consisting of thirty-nine half-hour episodes presented in black and white. Many episodes of Decoy are now in the public domain. The show's format centered on Jones' dangerous undercover work as she investigated crime in some of the city's most perilous locations. Decoy was specifically designed for syndication rather than network broadcast. The series established an important precedent as a groundbreaking program featuring a woman in the lead role of a police procedural drama. Each episode followed the policewoman's assignments as she went undercover to fight criminal activity. The show's production resulted in a complete first season of thirty-nine episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Casey Jones is a New York City policewoman who goes undercover to fight crime.”
- first American police series with a female protagonist
- fast-paced 30-minute episodes
- limited availability of some episodes
- dated production values
Watch it if you are interested in the historical origins of female-led police dramas.
The series features depictions of crime and dangerous situations consistent with 1950s television standards.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Stranglehold Oct 14, 1957
- E2 The Red Clown Oct 21, 1957
- E3 The Phoner Oct 28, 1957
- E4 To Trap a Thief Nov 4, 1957
- E5 Dream Fix Nov 11, 1957
- E6 The Savage Payoff Oct 1, 1958
- E7 Deadly Corridor Oct 8, 1958
- E8 Escape into Danger Oct 15, 1958
- E9 The Glass Necklace Dec 9, 1957
- E10 The Scapegoat Mar 11, 1959
- E11 Two Days to Kill Mar 18, 1959
- E12 Queen of Diamonds Mar 25, 1959
- E13 My Brother's Killer Sep 24, 1958
- E14 Bullet of Hate Jan 13, 1958
- E15 Death Watch Jan 20, 1958
- E16 Odds Against the Jockey Jan 27, 1958
- E17 Dressed for the Kill Apr 8, 1959
- E18 An Eye for an Eye Apr 15, 1959
- E19 The Challenger Apr 22, 1959
- E20 Across the World Apr 29, 1959
- E21 The Showplace Mar 3, 1958
- E22 Reasonable Doubt Mar 10, 1958
- E23 Night of Fire Mar 17, 1958
- E24 Saturday Was Lost Mar 24, 1958
- E25 High Swing Jun 3, 1959
- E26 Earthbound Satellite Jun 10, 1959
- E27 The Sound of Tears Oct 29, 1958
- E28 Ladies' Man Apr 21, 1958
- E29 Cry Revenge Apr 28, 1958
- E30 The Gentle Gunman May 5, 1958
- E31 Night Light Nov 26, 1958
- E32 Fiesta at Midnight May 19, 1958
- E33 The Lieutenant Had a Son Dec 17, 1958
- E34 Shadow of Van Gogh Jun 2, 1958
- E35 Tin Pan Payoff Dec 19, 1958
- E36 Blind Date Jun 16, 1958
- E37 The Comeback Jan 14, 1959
- E38 First Arrest Jun 30, 1958
- E39 The Lost Ones Jan 28, 1959
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Decoy?
The series follows New York City policewoman Casey Jones as she works undercover to combat crime.
When was Decoy originally broadcast?
The series was broadcast from October 14, 1957, to July 7, 1958.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of thirty-nine 30-minute episodes.
Is Decoy a historical milestone?
Yes, it was the first American police series to feature a female protagonist.
Are the episodes available to watch?
Many episodes of the series are in the public domain.