CHiPs
Surf's Up
Season 1, Episode 15 · Aired 1978-01-19
Synopsis
Ponch and Jon accept a temporary transfer to Malibu Beach, hoping to enjoy a tranquil respite from their usual midtown traffic duties. A speeding 3 wheeler motorbike goes past Jon and Ponch, who give chase. Jon and Ponch get sent to Malibu when they ask for a change of scenery. 3 men are car stripping in Malibu. Ponch and Jon go to the beach while they take time off work.
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