Joe Forrester 1975
What is Joe Forrester?
Joe Forrester is a television series that aired in the 1970s. The show is set in Los Angeles and focuses on the work of a beat cop.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1975
- Last aired
- May 3, 1976
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 22 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Joe Forrester is a television series that aired in the 1970s. The show is set in Los Angeles and focuses on the work of a beat cop. The main character, Joe Forrester, is a police officer who patrols the streets of the city. The series explores the challenges and difficulties faced by law enforcement in urban areas. The show's setting and the character's role as a beat cop are central to its narrative. The series provides a glimpse into the daily life and experiences of a police officer working in a major city.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty L.A. beat cop navigates the city’s toughest streets.”
- Classic 1970s crime drama
- Lloyd Bridges leads as a tough street cop
- Shows gritty Los Angeles backdrop
- Limited to 22 episodes, so the series is brief
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy vintage police dramas set in a gritty Los Angeles.
The series features mature crime themes and a serious tone, suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Stake Out Mytharc Sep 9, 1975
- E2 The Witness Core Sep 16, 1975
- E3 Bus Station Core Sep 23, 1975
- E4 Welcome to the Gardens Core Sep 30, 1975
- E5 Weekend (1) (a.k.a. Deadly Weekend) Core Nov 4, 1975
- E6 Weekend (2) (a.k.a. Deadly Weekend) Core Nov 11, 1975
- E7 Powder Blue Core Nov 18, 1975
- E8 Target: Mexican Syndicate Core Nov 25, 1975
- E9 No Probable Cause Core Dec 2, 1975
- E10 The Best Laid Schemes Core Dec 9, 1975
- E11 The End of Summer Core Dec 16, 1975
- E12 The Fashion Mart Core Dec 23, 1975
- E13 Fire Power Core Jan 6, 1976
- E14 An Act of Violence Core Jan 13, 1976
- E15 The Answer Core Feb 2, 1976
- E16 Squeeze Play Core Feb 9, 1976
- E17 A Game of Love Core Feb 16, 1976
- E18 The Invaders (a.k.a Hard Core) Core Feb 23, 1976
- E19 Girl on a String Core Mar 1, 1976
- E20 The Promised Land Core Mar 8, 1976
- E21 Pressure Point Mytharc Mar 22, 1976
- E22 The Boy Next Door Mytharc May 3, 1976
Frequently asked questions
When did the series first air?
It premiered in 1975.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of 22 episodes.
Who created Joe Forrester?
Joseph Wambaugh is credited as the creator.
Who plays the title character?
Lloyd Bridges portrays Joe Forrester.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is classified as a drama and crime series.
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