S3 E1 • An Ugly Way to Die

Terry Webster breaks in his new partner, junior rookie Chris Owens, searching for an arsonist. Someone is responsible for the murder of several firemen, all young, dark-haired and moustached.

Première diffusion : 9 septembre 1974

S3 E2 • Key Witness

The murder of a construction company owner is witnessed by a woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor. Because of the possibility of a scandal, the doctor will not allow the girl to give information to the rookies. They do not know that the killers are now after the witnesses.

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 1974

S3 E3 • Legacy of Death

Chris is partnered with a patrolman who gets involved in suicidal situations so that he might be killed in the line of duty and his family would be secure with financial compensation.

Première diffusion : 30 septembre 1974

S3 E4 • Death at 6 A.M.

Four young people out for excitement in a stolen pickup become fugitives from the law when their fun turns into murder and robbery. Rookie Chris Owens is on the case after his partner is killed, but Chris wonders whether the dangers of police life are worth it.

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 1974

S3 E5 • Walk a Tightrope

Two law students, seeking revenge for the death of a girl, frame Terry Webster, whom they hold responsible for the murder of a store guard.

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 1974

S3 E6 • Judgment

The son and daughter of a man who recently died in prison are determined to kill the judge who sentenced him. The rookies must guard the judge and find the criminals. Terry becomes their next target when he prevents their plans for the judge.

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 1974

S3 E7 • Johnny Lost His Gun

Mike is alarmed to find out from his wife and fellow rookies that an old Air Force friend of his is a heroin pusher.

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 1974

S3 E8 • Prelude to Vengeance

The rookies befriend the girlfriend of a robber after Terry delivers her baby and in return becomes the criminal's target. Unless the rookies can catch this man, the girl will be charged with the robbery.

Première diffusion : 11 novembre 1974

S3 E10 • The Old Neighborhood

Lt. Ryker steps from behind his desk to investigate a protection racket in the neighborhood where he grew up.

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 1974

S3 E11 • A Test of Courage

The Rookies must find those responsible for holding up gun shops throughout the city.

Première diffusion : 2 décembre 1974

S3 E12 • The Assassin

A photographer friend of Chris' accidentally catches a hired assassin in one of her shots. The rookies must protect the girl and at the same time figure out who this man is trying to assassinate.

Première diffusion : 9 décembre 1974

S3 E13 • Blue Christmas

It's Christmas Eve and after settling a number of routine disturbances around town, the rookies enjoy a Christmas dinner at the home of Jill and Mike Danko. Jill and Mike are also entertaining their niece who is upset over her parents' separation.

Première diffusion : 16 décembre 1974

S3 E14 • Take Over

After a syndicate boss is arrested, the rest of the gang plot to take over and continue their work. They are intent on killing Lt. Ryker. The rookies must put the rest of this gang behind bars.

Première diffusion : 30 décembre 1974

S3 E15 • The Saturday Night Special

The dangers of owning a gun are explored when the rookies have to avenge the accidental shooting of a man who bought a gun to protect his family.

Première diffusion : 13 janvier 1975

S3 E16 • The Hunting Ground

Mike's eager new partner proves to be a little too eager when he is found spending his off hours hunting for pushers because his younger brother died of an overdose.

Première diffusion : 20 janvier 1975

S3 E18 • Angel

The rookies must find ample evidence to arrest Tommy, who introduces young girls into unsavory careers for monetary gain.

Première diffusion : 3 février 1975

S3 E19 • The Sheild

The rookies are involved in a case of mistaken identity when they charge the wrong man with the murder of a policeman.

Première diffusion : 10 février 1975

S3 E20 • S.W.A.T. (1)

Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster. (This Rookies episode served as the pilot for the S.W.A.T. series).

Première diffusion : 17 février 1975

S3 E21 • S.W.A.T. (2)

Conclusion. Harrelson is the head of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a unit trained to handle unusually volatile situations. His hard-nosed attitude about police work irks rookie Terry Webster.

Première diffusion : 17 février 1975

S3 E22 • A Deadly Image

A look into Lt. Ryker's more sensetive side has him befriending a young, mixed-up girl who reminds him of the daughter he was forced to give up for adoption. The girl's boyfriend persuades her to use her friendship with Ryker for his criminal gain.

Première diffusion : 24 février 1975

S3 E23 • Cliffy

A mentally retarded man, who longs to be a policeman, witnesses a murder in a gas station. But he has difficulty informing the police of what he saw.

Première diffusion : 3 mars 1975

S3 E24 • Nightmare

Kate Jackson takes center stage in this thriller-styled episode. After being involved in a car accident on a stormy night an injured Jill becomes the prisoner of a disturbed man, who claims to be a doctor.

Première diffusion : 17 mars 1975