CHiPs
Rustling
Season 1, Episode 14 · Aired 1978-01-12
Synopsis
The CHP sees a new angle on cattle rustling; Ponch tries to arrange a surprise party for Jon. Thinking that it is Jon's birthday soon, Ponch plans a surprise birthday party for him. A cattle owner is stealing his own cattle in order to rip off the assurance agency. A magician is showing some tricks when he and his daughter are pulled over for running through a red light. A young girl is trapped in her car when a drunk driver runs her off the road.
In the series
This episode is part of CHiPs (1977–1983) on NBC.
Ponch and Jon on freeways of gold — California Highway Patrol as sunshine action.
Key cast
- Larry Wilcox as Officer Jon Baker
- Erik Estrada as Officer Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello
- Robert Pine as Sgt. Joseph Getraer