---
title: "Search"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/search-1972"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 11398
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 23
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Search (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/search-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The American science fiction television series "Search" premiered on NBC's Wednesday night lineup at 10 pm ET. The show's concept, described as "science fiction in today's world," was created by Leslie Stevens. It was produced by a team consisting of Leslie Stevens, Robert Justman, John Strong, and Tony Spinner. The series was initially titled "Probe," but the name had to be changed due to the existence of a PBS series with the same title. The show's title was later modified to "Search" for its series run. The series aired for a period of time, with a total of 23 episodes, not including a two-hour pilot film. In the UK, the series was broadcast on BBC 1 under the title "Search Control."

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A 1970s sci‑fi series blends futuristic ideas with everyday life."

### Why Watch
- Created by Leslie Stevens
- High concept of science fiction in today’s world
- Classic 1970s sci‑fi aesthetic

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only 23 episodes, limited run
- Pilot originally titled Probe may cause confusion
- Tone & Suitability: The series presents mild sci‑fi themes suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: science-fiction, 1970s, episodic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (23 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 23
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (87%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Leslie Stevens
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony Franciosa** as *Nick Bianco*
- **Burgess Meredith** as *V.C.R. Cameron*
- **Doug McClure** as *C.R. Grover*
- **Hugh O'Brian** as *Hugh Lockwood*
- **Angel Tompkins** as *Gloria Harding*
- **Byron Chung** as *Kuroda*
- **Malachi Throne**
- **Allen Garfield**
- **Wally Cox**
- **Ted Hartley**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Search originally air?
It aired on NBC on Wednesday nights at 10 pm ET from September 1972 to August 1973.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 23 episodes, not counting the two‑hour pilot.

### Q: What was the original title of the pilot?
The pilot was originally titled Probe.

### Q: Why was the series title changed?
The title was changed because Probe was already the name of an existing PBS series.

### Q: What was the show called in the United Kingdom?
In the UK it aired on BBC 1 under the title Search Control.

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