The Untouchables 1959
“The true story of FBI man Eliot Ness's savage war on the notorious mobsters Al Capone left behind!”
What is The Untouchables?
The Untouchables is a television series that originally aired from 1959 to 1963. Produced by Desilu, the program is recognized as a classic in television history.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 118
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 15, 1959
- Last aired
- May 21, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 118 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The Untouchables is a television series that originally aired from 1959 to 1963. Produced by Desilu, the program is recognized as a classic in television history. The narrative follows Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents as they battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago. The series is described as a sprawling tale that contributed to shaping the history of the medium. Throughout its run, the show garnered both acclaim and controversy. While the title is shared with a 1987 American crime film directed by Brian De Palma, the television series remains a distinct production. It serves as a historical dramatization of law enforcement efforts during the Prohibition era. The show is documented through comprehensive episode guides that detail the confrontations between Ness and various criminal elements. As an archival subject, the series continues to be referenced for its impact on the crime genre and its portrayal of federal agents working to dismantle gangland operations within the city of Chicago during the early twentieth century.
Should you watch it?
“Eliot Ness leads his incorruptible team against 1930s Chicago's organized crime.”
- historical crime drama with strong moral themes
- classic television with enduring cultural impact
- dated production values
- episodic format may feel slow to modern viewers
you're drawn to historical crime dramas with clear hero-versus-villain storytelling.
Suitable for general audiences, though depicts serious crime and violence in a historical context.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Empty Chair Oct 15, 1959
- E2 Ma Barker and Her Boys Oct 22, 1959
- E3 The Jake Lingle Killing Oct 29, 1959
- E4 The George Bugs Moran Story Nov 5, 1959
- E5 Ain't We Got Fun? Nov 12, 1959
- E6 The Vincent Mad Dog Coll Story Nov 19, 1959
- E7 Mexican Stake-Out Nov 26, 1959
- E8 The Artichoke King Dec 3, 1959
- E9 The Tri-State Gang Dec 10, 1959
- E10 The Dutch Schultz Story Dec 17, 1959
- E11 You Can't Pick the Number Dec 24, 1959
- E12 The Underground Railway Dec 31, 1959
- E13 Syndicate Sanctuary Jan 7, 1960
- E14 The Noise of Death Jan 14, 1960
- E15 Star Witness Jan 14, 1960
- E16 The St. Louis Story Jan 28, 1960
- E17 One-Armed Bandits Feb 4, 1960
- E18 Little Egypt Feb 11, 1960
- E19 The Big Squeeze Feb 18, 1960
- E20 The Unhired Assassin (1) Feb 25, 1960
- E21 The Unhired Assassin (2) Mar 3, 1960
- E22 The White Slavers Mar 10, 1960
- E23 Three Thousand Suspects Mar 24, 1960
- E24 The Doreen Maney Story Mar 31, 1960
- E25 Portrait of a Thief Apr 7, 1960
- E26 Underworld Bank Apr 14, 1960
- E27 Head of Fire - Feet of Clay Apr 21, 1960
- E28 The Frank Nitti Story Apr 28, 1960
Season 2 · 32 episodes
- E1 The Rusty Heller Story Oct 13, 1960
- E2 The Jack Legs Diamond Story Oct 20, 1960
- E3 Nicky Nov 3, 1960
- E4 The Waxey Gordon Story Nov 10, 1960
- E5 The Mark of Cain Nov 17, 1960
- E6 A Seat on the Fence Nov 24, 1960
- E7 The Purple Gang Dec 1, 1960
- E8 Kiss of Death Girl Dec 8, 1960
- E9 The Larry Fay Story Dec 15, 1960
- E10 The Otto Frick Story Dec 22, 1960
- E11 The Tommy Karpeles Story Dec 29, 1960
- E12 The Big Train (1) Jan 5, 1961
- E13 The Big Train (2) Jan 12, 1961
- E14 The Masterpiece Jan 19, 1961
- E15 The Organization Jan 26, 1961
- E16 The Jamaica Ginger Story Feb 2, 1961
- E17 Augie The Banker Ciamino Feb 9, 1961
- E18 The Underground Court Feb 16, 1961
- E19 The Nick Moses Story Feb 23, 1961
- E20 The Antidote Mar 9, 1961
- E21 The Lily Dallas Story Mar 16, 1961
- E22 Murder Under Glass Mar 23, 1961
- E23 Testimony of Evil Mar 30, 1961
- E24 Ring of Terror Apr 13, 1961
- E25 Mr. Moon Apr 20, 1961
- E26 Death for Sale Apr 27, 1961
- E27 Stranglehold May 4, 1961
- E28 The Nero Rankin Story May 11, 1961
- E29 The Seventh Vote May 18, 1961
- E30 The King of Champagne May 25, 1961
- E31 The Nick Acropolis Story Jun 1, 1961
- E32 90-Proof Dame Jun 8, 1961
Season 3 · 28 episodes
- E1 The Troubleshooter Oct 12, 1961
- E2 Power Play Oct 19, 1961
- E3 Tunnel of Horrors Oct 26, 1961
- E4 The Genna Brothers Nov 2, 1961
- E5 The Matt Bass Scheme Nov 9, 1961
- E6 Loophole Nov 16, 1961
- E7 Jigsaw Nov 23, 1961
- E8 Man Killer Dec 7, 1961
- E9 City Without a Name Dec 14, 1961
- E10 Hammerlock Dec 21, 1961
- E11 Canada Run Jan 4, 1962
- E12 Fall Guy Jan 11, 1962
- E13 The Gang War Jan 18, 1962
- E14 The Silent Partner Feb 1, 1962
- E15 The Whitey Steele Story Feb 8, 1962
- E16 The Death Tree Feb 15, 1962
- E17 Takeover Mar 1, 1962
- E18 The Stryker Brothers Mar 8, 1962
- E19 Element of Danger Mar 22, 1962
- E20 The Maggie Storm Story Mar 29, 1962
- E21 Man in the Middle Apr 5, 1962
- E22 Downfall May 3, 1962
- E23 The Case Against Eliot Ness May 10, 1962
- E24 The Ginnie Littlesmith Story May 17, 1962
- E25 The Contract May 31, 1962
- E26 Pressure Jun 14, 1962
- E27 Arsenal Jun 28, 1962
- E28 The Monkey Wrench Jul 5, 1962
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 The Night They Shot Santa Claus Sep 25, 1962
- E2 The Cooker in the Sky Oct 2, 1962
- E3 The Chess Game Oct 9, 1962
- E4 The Economist Oct 16, 1962
- E5 The Pea Oct 23, 1962
- E6 Bird in the Hand Oct 30, 1962
- E7 The Eddie O'Gara Story Nov 13, 1962
- E8 Elegy Nov 20, 1962
- E9 Come and Kill Me Nov 27, 1962
- E10 A Fist of Five Dec 4, 1962
- E11 The Floyd Gibbons Story Dec 11, 1962
- E12 Double Cross Dec 18, 1962
- E13 Search for a Dead Man Jan 1, 1963
- E14 The Speculator Jan 8, 1963
- E15 Snowball Jan 15, 1963
- E16 Jake Dance Jan 22, 1963
- E17 Blues for a Gone Goose Jan 29, 1963
- E18 Globe of Death Feb 5, 1963
- E19 An Eye for an Eye Feb 19, 1963
- E20 Junk Man Jan 26, 1963
- E21 The Man in the Cooler Mar 5, 1963
- E22 The Butcher's Boy Mar 12, 1963
- E23 The Spoiler Mar 26, 1963
- E24 One Last Killing Apr 2, 1963
- E25 The Giant Killer Apr 9, 1963
- E26 The Charlie Argos Story Apr 16, 1963
- E27 The Jazz Man Apr 30, 1963
- E28 The Torpedo May 7, 1963
- E29 Line of Fire May 14, 1963
- E30 A Taste for Pineapple May 21, 1963
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
It is based on the memoir by Eliot Ness and Oscar Fraley, blending real events with fictionalized drama.
Who stars in the series?
Robert Stack plays Eliot Ness, supported by a rotating cast of agents and narrated by Walter Winchell.
How many episodes are there?
The series ran for multiple episodes across its original broadcast years.
Where can I watch it?
Full episodes are available on platforms like YouTube and some streaming services.
Is it the same as the 1987 movie?
No, this is the original 1959 television series, not the later film adaptation.