The F.B.I. 1965
What is The F.B.I.?
The F.B.I. is an American television series that aired on ABC from 1965 to 1974.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 241
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1965
- Last aired
- Apr 28, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
Where to watch
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The F.B.I. is an American television series that aired on ABC from 1965 to 1974. Created by Quinn Martin and Philip Saltzman, the show was produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and followed the fictional cases and agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. Most episodes were based on actual FBI investigations, with names and details often altered for dramatic purposes. The series was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, which resulted in Ford vehicles being prominently featured throughout the show. Alcoa was a co-sponsor during the first season only. The main cast included Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, and Stephen Brooks. The show was directed by various filmmakers, including Don Medford. It depicted crime dramas involving federal investigations and was structured as a police procedural. The series ran for multiple seasons and maintained a focus on showcasing realistic portrayals of FBI operations. Sponsorship from Ford remained consistent throughout its run, making it a notable aspect of the show's presentation. The program was part of ABC's lineup and contributed to the network's growing reputation for crime dramas during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running American television series follows the investigations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
- historical television interest
- consistent branding
- limited sponsor variety
Watch it if you enjoy classic American television series from the mid-twentieth century.
The series reflects the standard tone of 1960s and 1970s network television dramas.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Monster Sep 19, 1965
- E2 Image in a Cracked Mirror Sep 26, 1965
- E3 A Mouthful of Dust Oct 3, 1965
- E4 Slow March Up a Steep Hill Oct 10, 1965
- E5 The Insolents Oct 17, 1965
- E6 To Free My Enemy Oct 24, 1965
- E7 The Problem of the Honorable Wife Oct 31, 1965
- E8 Courage of a Conviction Nov 7, 1965
- E9 The Exiles Nov 14, 1965
- E10 The Giant Killer Nov 21, 1965
- E11 All the Streets Are Silent Nov 28, 1965
- E12 An Elephant is Like a Rope Dec 5, 1965
- E13 How to Murder an Iron Horse Dec 12, 1965
- E14 Pound of Flesh Dec 19, 1965
- E15 The Hijackers Dec 26, 1965
- E16 The Forests of the Night Jan 2, 1966
- E17 The Chameleon Jan 9, 1966
- E18 The Sacrifice Jan 16, 1966
- E19 Special Delivery Jan 23, 1966
- E20 Quantico Jan 30, 1966
- E21 The Spy Master Feb 6, 1966
- E22 The Baby Sitter Feb 13, 1966
- E23 Flight to Harbin Feb 27, 1966
- E24 The Man Who Went Mad by Mistake Mar 6, 1966
- E25 The Divided Man Mar 20, 1966
- E26 The Defector (1) Mar 27, 1966
- E27 The Defector (2) Apr 3, 1966
- E28 The Tormentors Apr 10, 1966
- E29 The Animal Apr 17, 1966
- E30 The Plunderers Apr 24, 1966
- E31 The Bomb That Walked Like a Man May 1, 1966
- E32 The Hiding Place May 8, 1966
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 The Price of Death Sep 18, 1966
- E2 The Escape Oct 2, 1966
- E3 The Assassin Oct 9, 1966
- E4 The Cave-In Oct 16, 1966
- E5 The Scourge Oct 23, 1966
- E6 The Plague Merchant Oct 30, 1966
- E7 Ordeal Nov 6, 1966
- E8 Collision Course Nov 13, 1966
- E9 Vendetta Nov 20, 1966
- E10 Anatomy of a Prison Break Nov 27, 1966
- E11 The Contaminator Dec 4, 1966
- E12 The Camel's Nose Dec 11, 1966
- E13 List for a Firing Squad Dec 18, 1966
- E14 The Death Wind Dec 25, 1966
- E15 The Raid Jan 1, 1967
- E16 Passage Into Fear Jan 8, 1967
- E17 The Courier Jan 15, 1967
- E18 A Question of Guilt Jan 22, 1967
- E19 The Gray Passenger Jan 29, 1967
- E20 The Conspirators Feb 5, 1967
- E21 Rope of Gold Feb 12, 1967
- E22 The Hostage Feb 19, 1967
- E23 Sky on Fire Feb 26, 1967
- E24 Flight Plan Mar 5, 1967
- E25 The Executioners (1) Mar 12, 1967
- E26 The Executioners (2) Mar 19, 1967
- E27 The Satellite Apr 2, 1967
- E28 Force of Nature Apr 9, 1967
- E29 The Extortionist Apr 16, 1967
Season 3 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Gold Card Sep 17, 1967
- E2 Counter-Stroke Sep 24, 1967
- E3 Blood Verdict Oct 8, 1967
- E4 Traitor Oct 15, 1967
- E5 By Force and Violence (1) Oct 22, 1967
- E6 By Force and Violence (2) Oct 29, 1967
- E7 A Sleeper Wakes Nov 5, 1967
- E8 Overload Nov 12, 1967
- E9 Line of Fire Nov 26, 1967
- E10 Blueprint for Betrayal Dec 3, 1967
- E11 False Witness Dec 10, 1967
- E12 The Legend of John Rim Dec 31, 1967
- E13 The Dynasty Jan 7, 1968
- E14 The Daughter Jan 14, 1968
- E15 Act of Violence Jan 21, 1968
- E16 Crisis Ground Jan 28, 1968
- E17 Ring of Steel Feb 4, 1968
- E18 The Homecoming Feb 11, 1968
- E19 The Phone Call Feb 18, 1968
- E20 Region of Peril Feb 25, 1968
- E21 Southwind Mar 3, 1968
- E22 The Messenger Mar 17, 1968
- E23 The Ninth Man Mar 24, 1968
- E24 The Mechanized Accomplice Mar 31, 1968
- E25 The Predators Apr 7, 1968
- E26 The Tunnel Apr 21, 1968
- E27 The Mercenary Apr 28, 1968
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Wind It Up and It Betrays You Sep 22, 1968
- E2 Out of Control Sep 29, 1968
- E3 The Quarry Oct 6, 1968
- E4 The Runaways Oct 13, 1968
- E5 Death of a Fixer Oct 20, 1968
- E6 The Enemies Nov 3, 1968
- E7 The Nightmare Nov 10, 1968
- E8 Breakthrough Nov 17, 1968
- E9 The Harvest Nov 24, 1968
- E10 The Intermediary Dec 1, 1968
- E11 The Butcher Dec 8, 1968
- E12 The Flaw Dec 15, 1968
- E13 The Hero Dec 8, 1968
- E14 The Widow Dec 29, 1968
- E15 Eye of the Storm Jan 5, 1969
- E16 The Fraud Jan 12, 1969
- E17 A Life in the Balance Jan 19, 1969
- E18 Caesar's Wife Jan 26, 1969
- E19 The Patriot Feb 2, 1969
- E20 The Maze Feb 9, 1969
- E21 The Attorney Feb 16, 1969
- E22 The Catalyst Feb 23, 1969
- E23 Conspiracy of Silence Mar 2, 1969
- E24 The Young Warriors Mar 9, 1969
- E25 The Cober List Mar 23, 1969
- E26 Moment of Truth Mar 30, 1969
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Target of Interest Sep 14, 1969
- E2 Nightmare Road Sep 21, 1969
- E3 The Swindler Sep 28, 1969
- E4 Boomerang Oct 5, 1969
- E5 Silent Partners Oct 12, 1969
- E6 Gamble With Death Oct 19, 1969
- E7 Flight Oct 26, 1969
- E8 The Challenge Nov 2, 1969
- E9 Blood Tie Nov 9, 1969
- E10 The Sanctuary Nov 16, 1969
- E11 Scapegoat Nov 23, 1969
- E12 The Inside Man Nov 30, 1969
- E13 The Prey Dec 7, 1969
- E14 Journey Into Night Dec 14, 1969
- E15 The Doll Courier Dec 21, 1969
- E16 Tug-of-War Dec 28, 1969
- E17 Fatal Impostor Jan 4, 1970
- E18 Conspiracy of Corruption Jan 11, 1970
- E19 The Diamond Millstone Jan 18, 1970
- E20 Deadly Reunion Jan 25, 1970
- E21 Pressure Point Feb 1, 1970
- E22 Summer Terror Feb 8, 1970
- E23 Return to Power Feb 15, 1970
- E24 The Dealer Feb 22, 1970
- E25 Deadfall Mar 1, 1970
- E26 The Quest Mar 8, 1970
Frequently asked questions
When did the series air?
The series was broadcast on ABC from 1965 to 1974.
Who sponsored the program?
The series was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company.
Did the show have other sponsors?
Alcoa served as a co-sponsor during the first season.
What vehicles were featured?
Characters in the series almost always drove Ford vehicles.
What is the genre of the show?
It is an American television series.