Patrol-officer procedural template; trained audiences for every ride-along drama since.
Why it matters
Episode guide
174 episodes across 7 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Two LAPD patrol officers handle shift-by-shift calls with procedural calm and by-the-book ethics.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
- Mays Entertainment — production studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Patrol-officer procedural template; trained audiences for every ride-along drama since.
Creators
Jack Webb · R.A. Cinader
Key cast
- Martin Milner as Officer Pete Malloy
- Kent McCord as Officer Jim Reed
Flash facts
- Mark VII production; sister spirit to Dragnet.
- Heavy use of real LAPD consultation.
- Defined the two-man patrol car TV format.
FAQ
What network aired Adam-12?
Adam-12 is associated with NBC (1968–1975).
Why is Adam-12 in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Patrol-officer procedural template; trained audiences for every ride-along drama since.
Who are the key names behind Adam-12?
Creators and principals include Jack Webb, R.A. Cinader.
Official & further reading
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