CHiPs Down Time (Season 2, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CHiPs

Down Time (Season 2, Episode 13)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ponch's personal and professional lives meet when his prized Firebird is heisted by a trio of beautiful car thieves. Determined to get it back, Ponch turns detective on his down time.

Director

John Florea

Writers

Rick Mittleman (as Richard B. Mittleman) | Paul Playdon (developed for television by) | Rick Rosner (creator)

Producer

Cy Chermak

Composer

Alan Silvestri

Cinematographer

Robert F. Sparks

Casting Director

Mike Hanks (as Michael O. Hanks)

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 16, 1978

Release date

Dec 16, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
16 cast members

Name	Known for
Larry Wilcox Officer Jon Baker Officer Jon Baker See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Erik Estrada Officer Frank Poncherello Officer Frank Poncherello See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Robert Pine Sgt. Joseph Getraer Sgt. Joseph Getraer See fewer	Red Eye (2005)
Burr DeBenning Bill Ross Bill Ross See fewer	The Incredible Melting Man (1977)
Randi Oakes Kim Balford Kim Balford See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Brianne Leary Officer Sindy Cahill Officer Sindy Cahill See fewer	Black Sheep Squadron (1976)
Brodie Greer Officer Barry Baricza Officer Barry Baricza See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Paul Linke Officer Arthur Grossman Officer Arthur Grossman See fewer	Parenthood (1989)
Susan Kiger Brandy Brandy See fewer	H.O.T.S. (1979)
Deborah Zon Melodie Fisher Melodie Fisher See fewer	Starsky and Hutch (1975)
Cynthia Brian Bank Teller (as Cynthia Lee Brian) Bank Teller (as Cynthia Lee Brian) See fewer	Die Laughing (1980)
Barry Cahill Max Kinneman Max Kinneman See fewer	Hang 'Em High (1968)
John Hart Boat Owner Boat Owner See fewer	The Phynx (1970)
Alfred Dennis Companion #1 Companion #1 See fewer	The Jerk (1979)
Art Lewis Companion #2 Companion #2 See fewer	Hot Stuff (1979)
Norman Mont-Eton Oscar Oscar See fewer	Clue (1985)