Riptide Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1984 · NBC · Status: Ended · Rated: NR
Frequently Asked Questions About Riptide
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Riptide have?
Riptide has 3 seasons and 56 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 3, 1984 to April 22, 1986.
Is Riptide renewed, ended, or canceled?
Riptide has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Riptide?
It takes 42h 0m (2520 minutes) to watch the complete run of Riptide. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 21 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 42 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 21 days.
Where can you stream or watch Riptide?
Riptide is available for streaming on Tubi TV, Sky Go, Rakuten TV, Plex. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Riptide?
Riptide has an official content rating of NR.
Who are the lead actors in Riptide?
The primary ensemble cast includes Perry King as Cody Allen (age 78), Joe Penny as Nick Ryder (age 70), Thom Bray as Murray Bozinsky (age 72), Jack Ging as Ted Quinlan (age 90 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Perry King | Cody Allen | 78 |
| Joe Penny | Nick Ryder | 70 |
| Thom Bray | Murray Bozinsky | 72 |
| Jack Ging | Ted Quinlan | 90 (deceased) |
| Ken Olandt | Kirk Dooley | 68 |
| Anne Francis | Mama Jo | 80 (deceased) |
| Bruce Tuthill | Guard / Bob | 77 (deceased) |
| Deborah Voorhees | Tippy | 65 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Riptide are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.