The Mod Squad: Season 3

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The Mod Squad

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 22, 1970

Starring: Michael Cole, Peggy Lipton, Clarence Williams III

Summary: They were three hipper-than-hip undercover cops with a touch of menace and plenty of attitude. They walked the walk and talked the talk--and an entire generation stepped into line. Julie, Linc and Pete--Peggy Lipton, Clarence Williams III and Michael Cole, respectively--changed the television landscape. Now, take a journey back to theThey were three hipper-than-hip undercover cops with a touch of menace and plenty of attitude. They walked the walk and talked the talk--and an entire generation stepped into line. Julie, Linc and Pete--Peggy Lipton, Clarence Williams III and Michael Cole, respectively--changed the television landscape. Now, take a journey back to the turbulent '60s and relive the phenomenon known as The Mod Squad, a bold TV series that redefined fashion, from hairstyles to language. "Solid."

One Black, One White, One Blonde..................

The early cop show format, as defined by shows like Dragnet, was certainly entertaining, but let's face it…sometimes those flatfoots could be a bit square. The cops doled out justice, but they didn't have a lot of fun doing it. It seemed that the description of TV cops might never include the word "cool," until (whew!) The Mod Squad showed up to save the day. This influential action drama brought the cop show into the era of flower power by making its cops young, hip, and full of attitude. As a result, it became a big hit and one of the few cop shows with a big audience of youngsters.

The "Mod Squad" of the title was a trio of fashion-forward juvenile delinquents: Pete had stolen a car, Linc had been arrested during a riot, and Julie was a runaway from San Francisco. All three were on probation when they met Captain Adam Greer, a tough but sympathetic cop. Greer proposed that they join forces to form a special "youth squad"—they would go undercover in the thriving Southern Californian youth subculture and ensnare adult criminals who preyed on the kids. The three hipsters agreed, and The Mod Squad was born.

Although they did the work of police detectives, the Modders didn't do things in conventional police officer style: they didn't carry badges or carry guns, and they didn't "fink" on kids their own age. They also got to carry out their police work against colorful and exciting backdrops like go-go clubs, motorcycle rallies, and (of course) the beach. They spoke in the cool slang of the day, the most notable example being Linc's habit of saying "Solid" to show his approval of something cool.

The premise of The Mod Squad might have seemed too good to be true, but it did have a basis in fact. The show was inspired by the experiences of creator Bud Ruskin, a former L.A. policeman who had been part of undercover narcotics squad made up of youthful cops. His experiences turned out to be a goldmine, as The Mod Squad became an instant hit on ABC's television lineup in the fall of 1968. The show won Peggy Lipton a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Julie, and its revolving cast of scenesters introduced plenty of new talent like Louis Gosset Jr., Anne Archer, Harrison Ford, Tyne Daly, Richard Dreyfuss and Lesley Ann Warren.

The Mod Squad continues to make its influence felt today in many ways. It remains a favorite of syndication, is frequently mentioned in surveys of influential television shows, and has even inspired 1999 big-screen remake. The trio wasn't kidding when they called themselves The Mod Squad. They never went out of style, never became un-mod.… Expand

Creator: Buddy Ruskin

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E24. The Price of Love
Air Date: March 23, 1971
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S3:E23. We Spy
Air Date: March 16, 1971
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S3:E22. The Comeback
Air Date: March 9, 1971

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1972
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1971
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1970
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  S3:E24. The Price of Love
  Air Date: March 23, 1971
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  S3:E23. We Spy
  Air Date: March 16, 1971
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  S3:E22. The Comeback
  Air Date: March 9, 1971
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  S3:E21. Welcome to Our City
  Air Date: March 2, 1971
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  S3:E20. A Double for Danger
  Air Date: February 23, 1971
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  S3:E19. Is That Justice? No, It's Law
  Air Date: February 16, 1971
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  S3:E18. Suffer, Little Children
  Air Date: February 9, 1971
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  S3:E17. The Hot, Hot Car
  Air Date: January 26, 1971
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  S3:E16. A Bummer for R.J.
  Air Date: January 19, 1971
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  S3:E15. Kicks Incorporated
  Air Date: January 12, 1971
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  S3:E14. A Short Course in War
  Air Date: January 5, 1971
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  S3:E13. Is There Anyone Left in Santa Paula?
  Air Date: December 29, 1970
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  S3:E12. Fever
  Air Date: December 15, 1970
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  S3:E11. The Judas Trap
  Air Date: December 8, 1970
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  S3:E10. A Time of Hyacinths
  Air Date: December 1, 1970
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  S3:E9. A Far Away Place So Near
  Air Date: November 17, 1970
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  S3:E8. Welcome to the Human Race, Levi Frazee!
  Air Date: November 10, 1970
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  S3:E7. Just Ring The Bell Once
  Air Date: November 3, 1970
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  S3:E6. Search And Destroy
  Air Date: October 27, 1970
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  S3:E5. The Song of Willie
  Air Date: October 20, 1970
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  S3:E4. 'A' Is for Annie
  Air Date: October 13, 1970
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  S3:E3. Who Are the Keepers, Who Are the Inmates?
  Air Date: October 6, 1970
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  S3:E2. See The Eagles Dying
  Air Date: September 29, 1970
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  S3:E1. Long Road Home
  Air Date: September 22, 1970
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 1969
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1968