M Squad 1957
What is M Squad?
"M Squad" is an American television series that focuses on law enforcement. The show follows the elite M Squad Division, a group of plain clothes police officers tasked with rooting out organized crime and corruption in a major American city.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 117
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1957
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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"M Squad" is an American television series that focuses on law enforcement. The show follows the elite M Squad Division, a group of plain clothes police officers tasked with rooting out organized crime and corruption in a major American city. The series centers on the efforts of a no-nonsense plain clothes cop, Lt. Frank Ballinger, as he and his team work to address these issues. The show is a crime drama and mystery series, categorized as such due to its focus on the investigation and resolution of crimes.
Should you watch it?
“Lieutenant Frank Ballinger fights organized crime and corruption within Chicago's elite M Squad division.”
- focuses on realistic police operations
- features a central performance by Lee Marvin
- contains dated production values
- includes integrated vintage commercial segments
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime dramas centered on police investigations in mid-century Chicago.
The series is rated TV-PG and reflects the crime and drama standards of the late 1950s.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Golden Look Sep 20, 1957
- E2 The Watchdog Sep 27, 1957
- E3 Neighborhood Killer Oct 4, 1957
- E4 Pete Loves Mary Oct 11, 1957
- E5 Face of Evil Oct 18, 1957
- E6 Street of Fear Nov 1, 1957
- E7 The Matinee Trade Nov 8, 1957
- E8 The Hard Case Nov 15, 1957
- E9 Killer in Town Nov 22, 1957
- E10 Diamond Hard Nov 29, 1957
- E11 The Alibi Witness Dec 6, 1957
- E12 The Specialists Dec 13, 1957
- E13 Family Portrait Dec 20, 1957
- E14 The Palace Guard Dec 27, 1957
- E15 The Slow Trap Jan 3, 1958
- E16 The Cover Up Jan 10, 1958
- E17 Blue Indigo Jan 17, 1958
- E18 The Long Ride Jan 24, 1958
- E19 The Shakedown Jan 31, 1958
- E20 Dolly's Bear Feb 7, 1958
- E21 Lover's Lane Killing Feb 14, 1958
- E22 The Frightened Wife Feb 21, 1958
- E23 The Black Mermaid Feb 28, 1958
- E24 The Man in Hiding Mar 7, 1958
- E25 Chicago Bluebeard Mar 14, 1958
- E26 Girl Lost Mar 21, 1958
- E27 Hideout Mar 28, 1958
- E28 Shot in the Dark Apr 4, 1958
- E29 The Twenty-Six Girl Apr 11, 1958
- E30 Fight Apr 18, 1958
- E31 Guilty Alibi Apr 25, 1958
- E32 The Healer May 2, 1958
- E33 Day of Terror May 9, 1958
- E34 The $20 Plates May 16, 1958
- E35 The Double Face May 23, 1958
- E36 The System May 30, 1958
- E37 Woman from Paris Jun 6, 1958
- E38 Accusation Jun 13, 1958
Season 2 · 40 episodes
- E1 More Deadly Sep 19, 1958
- E2 Dead or Alive Sep 26, 1958
- E3 The Missing Claimant Oct 3, 1958
- E4 The Refugee Oct 10, 1958
- E5 The Trap Oct 24, 1958
- E6 Force of Habit Oct 31, 1958
- E7 The Phantom Raiders Nov 7, 1958
- E8 The Merits of the Case Nov 14, 1958
- E9 The Big Kill Nov 21, 1958
- E10 The Sitters Nov 28, 1958
- E11 The Executioner Dec 5, 1958
- E12 The Widows Dec 12, 1958
- E13 Contraband Dec 19, 1958
- E14 Prescription for Murder Dec 26, 1958
- E15 The Teacher (aka Trade School) Jan 2, 1959
- E16 The Third Shadow Jan 9, 1959
- E17 One Man's Life Jan 23, 1959
- E18 The Jumper Jan 30, 1959
- E19 The Last Act Feb 6, 1959
- E20 Mugger Murder Feb 13, 1959
- E21 The Star Witness Feb 20, 1959
- E22 The Take Over Feb 27, 1959
- E23 Voluntary Surrender Mar 6, 1959
- E24 Death Threat Mar 13, 1959
- E25 The Harpies Mar 20, 1959
- E26 Ghost Town Mar 27, 1959
- E27 The Vanishing Lady Apr 3, 1959
- E28 The Crush Out Apr 10, 1959
- E29 The Fire Makers Apr 17, 1959
- E30 The Terror on Dark Street Apr 24, 1959
- E31 Robber's Roost May 1, 1959
- E32 The Baited Hook May 8, 1959
- E33 Model in the Lake May 15, 1959
- E34 The Outsider May 22, 1959
- E35 High School Bride May 29, 1959
- E36 The Dangerous Game Jun 5, 1959
- E37 Decoy in White Jun 12, 1959
- E38 Mr. Grim's Rabbits Jun 19, 1959
- E39 Platter Pirates Jun 26, 1959
- E40 Death Is a Clock Jul 3, 1959
Season 3 · 39 episodes
- E1 Ten Minutes to Doomsday Sep 18, 1959
- E2 The European Plan Sep 25, 1959
- E3 Sunday Punch Oct 2, 1959
- E4 Jeopardy by Fire Oct 9, 1959
- E5 Murder in C-Sharp Minor Oct 16, 1959
- E6 The Human Bond Oct 23, 1959
- E7 Mama's Boy Oct 30, 1959
- E8 Shred of Doubt Nov 6, 1959
- E9 Death by Adoption Nov 20, 1959
- E10 Another Face, Another Life Nov 27, 1959
- E11 Voice from the Grave Dec 4, 1959
- E12 The Upset Dec 11, 1959
- E13 One of Our Armored Cars Is Missing Dec 18, 1959
- E14 The Ivy League Bank Robbers Dec 25, 1959
- E15 The Twisted Way Jan 1, 1960
- E16 The Man Who Went Straight Jan 8, 1960
- E17 The Second Best Killer Jan 15, 1960
- E18 Pitched Battle at Bluebell Acres Jan 22, 1960
- E19 The Man Who Lost His Brain Jan 26, 1960
- E20 Debt of Honor Feb 2, 1960
- E21 The Man with Frank's Face Feb 9, 1960
- E22 Burglar's Nightmare Feb 16, 1960
- E23 Needle in the Haystack Feb 23, 1960
- E24 Race to Death Mar 1, 1960
- E25 The Velvet Stake-out Mar 8, 1960
- E26 Anything for Joe Mar 15, 1960
- E27 A Kid Up There Mar 22, 1960
- E28 Diary of a Bomber Mar 29, 1960
- E29 Let There Be Light Apr 5, 1960
- E30 A Gun for Mother's Day Apr 12, 1960
- E31 The Man with the Ice Apr 19, 1960
- E32 Dead Parrots Don't Talk May 3, 1960
- E33 Grenade for a Summer Evening May 10, 1960
- E34 Two Days for Willy May 17, 1960
- E35 Badge for a Coward May 24, 1960
- E36 Closed Season May 31, 1960
- E37 Fire in the Sky Jun 7, 1960
- E38 The Tiger's Cage Jun 14, 1960
- E39 The Bad Apple Jun 21, 1960
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The show is set in Chicago, often referred to as America's Second City.
Who is the lead character?
The main character is Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a plain clothes officer.
When did the show air?
The series originally aired from 1957 to 1960.
Which network broadcast the show?
M Squad was broadcast on NBC.
Who produced the series?
The program was produced by Latimer Productions and Revue Studios.