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  • Adam-12 The Search (Season 4, Episode 5)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 25 min | Crime, Drama

Adam-12

The Search (Season 4, Episode 5)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Crime, Drama

At the start of the shift the officers receive their car back after routine maintenance. They find, however, that the radio mike has problems and they have to repeat calls. The pair is called to a robbery in progress. Reed captures one ...See moreAt the start of the shift the officers receive their car back after routine maintenance. They find, however, that the radio mike has problems and they have to repeat calls. The pair is called to a robbery in progress. Reed captures one suspect at the store while Malloy goes in pursuit of the second suspect through a city park on a winding street at night. However only some of his radio calls are being received, including his position. Malloy loses control of the car and goes off the road, rolling the car. His position is hidden from the road and he is severely injured with internal injuries and a broken leg. He comes to and splints his leg with a shotgun. He hears the search on the radio but they miss him, the search is moved to a new location but Reed who resists moving out of the park. A man hiding from from the police for a murder he committed watches Malloy and finally comes to him but instead of helping steals the shotgun, his pistol, and rips the microphone off the cord leaving the wires exposed. Malloy then uses the exposed wires to signal for help which Reed picks up as he is still in the park. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Robert A. Cinader (created by) (as R.A. Cinader) | Jack Webb (created by) | Stephen J. Cannell (written by) (story editor)
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Updated Oct 20, 1971

Release date
Oct 20, 1971 (United States)

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5 cast members
Name Known for
Martin Milner
Officer Pete Malloy Officer Pete Malloy   See fewer
Kent McCord
Officer Jim Reed Officer Jim Reed   See fewer
William Boyett
Sgt. MacDonald Sgt. MacDonald   See fewer
Dick Peabody
Boone Wexel (as Richard Peabody) Boone Wexel (as Richard Peabody)   See fewer
Shaaron Claridge
Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited) Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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