Switch 1975
What is Switch?
Switch is an American action-adventure detective series that aired on the CBS network for three seasons. Created by Glen A.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1975
- Last aired
- Jul 9, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 70 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Switch is an American action-adventure detective series that aired on the CBS network for three seasons. Created by Glen A. Larson, the program premiered on September 9, 1975, and concluded its run in August 1978. The series stars Robert Wagner and Eddie Albert, who portray an ex-con named Pete Ryan and an ex-cop named Frank McBride. Together, the two men operate a private detective agency that utilizes deceptive sting operations to solve cases. The show is described as a tongue-in-cheek production and also features actors Charlie Callas and Sharon Gless. During its initial broadcast period, the show occupied a time slot that resulted in the Hawaii Five-O detective series being moved to Friday nights. The production spanned a total of three seasons, with the final episode airing on either August 20 or August 27, 1978, according to available records. The series has since been made available to audiences through digital platforms, including archives of full episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Two private eyes run a deceptive sting operation solving cases with style.”
- Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner's charismatic partnership
- Creative sting-based investigative methods
- Consistently entertaining procedural format
- Premise could become repetitive
- Light tone may not satisfy serious crime drama fans
You enjoy classic detective shows with charismatic leads and clever schemes.
Suitable for general audiences with mild action and comedic elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The James Caan Con Sep 9, 1975
- E2 The Late Show Murders Sep 16, 1975
- E3 The Old Diamond Game Sep 23, 1975
- E4 Stung from Beyond Sep 30, 1975
- E5 The Deadly Missiles Caper Oct 7, 1975
- E6 The Man Who Couldn't Lose Oct 14, 1975
- E7 Death Heist Oct 21, 1975
- E8 The Body at the Bottom Nov 4, 1975
- E9 The Cruise Ship Murders Nov 11, 1975
- E10 Kiss of Death Nov 25, 1975
- E11 Death By Resurrection Dec 2, 1975
- E12 The Cold War Con Dec 9, 1975
- E13 Through the Past Deadly Dec 16, 1975
- E14 Mistresses, Murder and Millions Dec 23, 1975
- E15 The Walking Bomb Jan 6, 1976
- E16 Ain't Nobody Here Named Barney Jan 13, 1976
- E17 Come Die with Me Jan 27, 1976
- E18 One of Our Zeppelins Is Missing Feb 10, 1976
- E19 Before the Holocaust Feb 17, 1976
- E20 Big Deal in Paradise Feb 24, 1976
- E21 The Case of the Purloined Case Mar 2, 1976
- E22 The Girl on the Golden Strip Mar 16, 1976
- E23 Round Up the Usual Suspects Mar 23, 1976
- E24 Death Squad Apr 6, 1976
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Pirates of Tin Pan Alley Sep 21, 1976
- E2 The Twelfth Commandment Sep 28, 1976
- E3 Fleece of Snow Oct 5, 1976
- E4 The Argonaut Special Oct 12, 1976
- E5 The Things That Belong to Mickey Costello Oct 19, 1976
- E6 Whatever Happened to Carol Harmony? Oct 26, 1976
- E7 Quicker Than the Eye Nov 9, 1976
- E8 Gaffing the Skim Nov 16, 1976
- E9 The Lady from Liechtenstein (1) Nov 23, 1976
- E10 The Lady from Liechtenstein (2) Nov 30, 1976
- E11 Switch Hitter Dec 7, 1976
- E12 Maggie's Hero Dec 14, 1976
- E13 The Hundred Thousand Ruble Rumble Dec 21, 1976
- E14 Portraits of Death Jan 4, 1977
- E15 The Snitch Jan 16, 1977
- E16 Eyewitness Jan 23, 1977
- E17 Camera Angles Jan 30, 1977
- E18 Butterfly Mourning Feb 6, 1977
- E19 The Four Horsemen Feb 13, 1977
- E20 Eden's Gate Feb 20, 1977
- E21 The Hemline Heist Feb 27, 1977
- E22 Three for the Money Mar 13, 1977
- E23 Two on the Run Mar 27, 1977
- E24 Heritage of Death Apr 3, 1977
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Net Loss Sep 23, 1977
- E2 Downshift Sep 30, 1977
- E3 Legend of the Macunas (1) Oct 14, 1977
- E4 Legend of the Macunas (2) Oct 21, 1977
- E5 Fade Out Nov 4, 1977
- E6 Dancer Dec 5, 1977
- E7 Go for Broke Dec 12, 1977
- E8 Lady of the Deep Dec 19, 1977
- E9 Thirty Thousand Witnesses Dec 26, 1977
- E10 Dangerous Curves Jan 2, 1978
- E11 The Tong Jan 9, 1978
- E12 Who Killed Lila Craig? Jan 16, 1978
- E13 Three Blond Mice Jan 30, 1978
- E14 Coranodo Circle Feb 7, 1978
- E15 Stolen Island (aka Death Island) Mar 28, 1978
- E16 Formula for Murder Apr 28, 1978
- E17 Blue Crusaders Reunion May 5, 1978
- E18 Mexican Standoff May 12, 1978
- E19 Play-off Jun 18, 1978
- E20 The Cage Jun 25, 1978
- E21 Photo Finish Jul 2, 1978
- E22 The Siege at the Bouziki Bar Jul 9, 1978
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Switch?
Two private investigators work together running deceptive sting operations to solve cases.
Who are the main actors in Switch?
Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner star as the lead private investigators.
When did Switch originally air?
The series aired on CBS for three seasons between 1975 and 1978.
What network broadcast Switch?
Switch was broadcast on the CBS network during its original run.
What type of cases do the characters solve?
The private investigators solve various cases using their sting operation methods.