The Sweeney 1975
What is The Sweeney?
The Sweeney is a television series that centers on the activities of the Flying Squad. The narrative focuses on the professional relationship between two primary characters, Jack Regan and George Carter.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 53
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 2, 1975
- Last aired
- Dec 28, 1978
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
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The Sweeney is a television series that centers on the activities of the Flying Squad. The narrative focuses on the professional relationship between two primary characters, Jack Regan and George Carter. Jack Regan is depicted as an officer of the Flying Squad who operates in an unethical manner. In his pursuit of criminals, Regan employs a variety of unorthodox methods to achieve his objectives. He is assisted in these efforts by his partner, George Carter. The series explores their joint work within the unit as they confront various criminal elements. The provided information does not contain details regarding the production history, cast members, or the specific timeline of the series beyond these character descriptions and their operational roles. The focus remains exclusively on the professional conduct of the two protagonists as they navigate their duties within the Flying Squad.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty detective and his partner employ unconventional tactics to hunt down criminals in London.”
- dynamic lead chemistry
- fast-paced police action
- features outdated policing methods
Watch it if you enjoy classic police procedurals focused on street-level crime fighting.
The series contains depictions of aggressive police work and criminal activity.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ringer Mytharc Jan 2, 1975
- E2 Jackpot Core Jan 9, 1975
- E3 Thin Ice Core Jan 16, 1975
- E4 Queen’s Pawn Core Jan 23, 1975
- E5 Jigsaw Core Jan 30, 1975
- E6 Night Out Core Feb 6, 1975
- E7 The Placer Core Feb 13, 1975
- E8 Cover Story Core Feb 20, 1975
- E9 Golden Boy Core Feb 27, 1975
- E10 Stoppo Driver Core Mar 6, 1975
- E11 Big Spender Core Mar 13, 1975
- E12 Contact Breaker Mytharc Mar 20, 1975
- E13 Abduction Mytharc Mar 27, 1975
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Chalk and Cheese Mytharc Sep 1, 1975
- E2 Faces Core Sep 8, 1975
- E3 Supersnout Core Sep 15, 1975
- E4 Big Brother Core Sep 22, 1975
- E5 Hit and Run Core Sep 29, 1975
- E6 Trap Core Oct 6, 1975
- E7 Golden Fleece Core Oct 13, 1975
- E8 Poppy Core Oct 20, 1975
- E9 Stay Lucky, Eh? Core Oct 27, 1975
- E10 Trojan Bus Core Nov 3, 1975
- E11 I Want the Man Core Nov 10, 1975
- E12 Country Boy Mytharc Nov 17, 1975
- E13 Thou Shalt Not Kill! Mytharc Nov 24, 1975
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Selected Target Mytharc Sep 6, 1976
- E2 In from the Cold Core Sep 13, 1976
- E3 Visiting Fireman Core Sep 20, 1976
- E4 Tomorrow Man Core Sep 27, 1976
- E5 Taste of Fear Core Oct 4, 1976
- E6 Bad Apple Core Oct 11, 1976
- E7 May Core Oct 25, 1976
- E8 Sweet Smell of Succession Core Nov 8, 1976
- E9 Down to You, Brother Core Nov 22, 1976
- E10 Pay Off Core Nov 29, 1976
- E11 Loving Arms Core Dec 6, 1976
- E12 Lady Luck Mytharc Dec 13, 1976
- E13 On the Run Mytharc Dec 20, 1976
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 Messenger of the Gods Mytharc Sep 7, 1978
- E2 Hard Men Core Sep 14, 1978
- E3 Drag Act Core Sep 21, 1978
- E4 Trust Red Mytharc Sep 28, 1978
- E5 Nightmare Core Oct 5, 1978
- E6 Money, Money, Money Core Oct 12, 1978
- E7 Bait Core Oct 19, 1978
- E8 The Bigger They Are Core Oct 26, 1978
- E9 Feet of Clay Core Nov 2, 1978
- E10 One of Your Own Core Nov 9, 1978
- E11 Hearts and Minds Core Nov 23, 1978
- E12 Latin Lady Core Nov 30, 1978
- E13 Victims Mytharc Dec 14, 1978
- E14 Jack or Knave Mytharc Dec 28, 1978
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series features Jack Regan and his partner George Carter.
What is the premise?
The show follows members of the Flying Squad as they pursue criminals.
What kind of methods does Jack Regan use?
He is known for utilizing unorthodox and sometimes unethical methods.
What is the Flying Squad?
It is the police unit that Jack Regan and George Carter belong to.
What is the tone of the show?
The series maintains a gritty and intense atmosphere.
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