Chief Michael Harding, a man bound to a wheelchair, and Father Thomas O’Malley, a former police officer now devoted to the priesthood, find themselves unexpectedly allied in the investigation of a chilling series of murders. The victims are…

As he prepared to testify, the Chief learned of a contract on his life, and of the meticulous nature of the man hired to carry it out. While the authorities perceived only a cold-blooded assassin, it became apparent that everyone possessed …

A fraudulent taxi driver lured men to clandestine gatherings, where they were drugged and relieved of their possessions. The Chief took up the investigation when one victim was found dead. But as he and his team pursued the driver, they dis…

Following the death of Police Captain Belding, his daughter – a newly minted officer – felt a fierce need to clear his name of the corruption accusations that swirled around him. She subtly undermined the Chief’s inquiries, a constant prese…

The parole board’s refusal felt arbitrary, the reasoning obscured. Chief Ironside’s inquiries led him to a woman who seemed to possess abilities beyond the natural. His team, captivated by the unfolding, seemingly impossible events, was eas…

A police officer was fatally shot by an attacker. Initial evidence implicated a local thief, known for a recent escalation of criminal activity throughout San Francisco. However, as the investigation progressed, the trail soon led to a diff…

Chief Ironside’s “daughter,” a woman sponsored by him and recently arrived from Korea, intends to marry a Korean man residing in San Francisco. Though he anticipates her happiness, the Chief first desires to learn more about the young man. …

The death of an actor and producer occurred amidst a flurry of comedic improvisation, casting a pall of suspicion over everyone present. A web of false identities and misleading clues complicates the investigation, prompting the Chief to pu…

The death of Fran Belding's cousin, Bobby, was a suicide. A note discovered nearby hinted at an inability to continue without her affection. Subsequent messages, however, cast doubt on the simple truth of his demise, suggesting either he ha…

During a day spent with Mark, Ed discovers a body in the park, only to find it vanished by the time Homicide arrives. Taunted by Sergeant Larry Mullen, his professional rival, Ed is eager to substantiate the discovery. Yet, the Chief assign…

During a robbery at a jewelry store, Ed is wounded. He is saved only by the intervention of a stranger, who disappears the moment law enforcement arrives. Later, it is revealed that this stranger is a soldier in desertion, driven by vengean…

A series of deaths plaguing a convalescent home compels the Chief to assume the guise of a patient, immersing himself in the unsettling atmosphere. His children, Fran Belding and Ed, offer veiled pronouncements suggesting he would be better…

The death of a policeman triggers a chain of events: the perpetrator is later shot by the victim’s partner, drawing Ironside into the case. As he begins his inquiry, the Chief of Police uncovers a disturbing truth – the second death was not…

Ed learns that the man wanted for assault is Bernie Simmonds, a classmate from years past. As he delves into the investigation, he encounters Ann Garfield, his first love, now a widow with two young children. It appears that love may have a…

Concerned for his father's well-being, the son of a longtime acquaintance implored the Chief to travel to Tokyo. Upon arrival, Ironside discovered his old friend confined to a wheelchair, the victim of an accident. There, he began to formul…

The Chief firmly believes a recently paroled convict committed the policeman's murder. Though resolute in his conviction, the man himself is equally determined to escape proof of his guilt. Consequently, the Chief cultivates a relationship …

A series of bank robberies have occurred, each bearing the unmistakable mark of a thief recently released from prison. The Chief, harboring a surprising sympathy for the ex-convict, is inclined to believe in his innocence and resolves to de…

A criminal organization involved in gambling debts found itself the victim of a string of robberies, yet remained unwilling to involve the authorities. The Chief, suspecting the identity of the perpetrator, resolved to not only halt the the…

A military fragmentation grenade is employed in an assault on two Vietnam veterans, one of whom is a friend of Mark’s; he is killed in the attack. When it becomes known that another member of their former unit has suffered a similar fate, t…

A series of murders plagues the city, each victim found clutching a numbered disc. Following the death of the fourth victim, it is revealed that the Commissioner possesses disc number six. The Chief, meanwhile, assumes the guise of number f…

The Chief’s friend’s youngest daughter has taken an interest in the occult, and now believes herself culpable for the death of her parents’ landlord. Determined to reveal the truth, Ironside investigates, only to find the man accused of the…

The son of a judge implicated in a fraud scheme finds himself falsely accused of murdering a young actress – a calculated move intended to secure a more lenient sentence for his father. The Chief Inspector is determined to see true justice …

The murder of a violin instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory cast a pall over the city's musical circles. A diverse array of gifted musicians now found themselves under suspicion. Chief Inspector Davies’ only lead was a cryptic messa…

Fran Belding was alone in her office when an escaped convict attacked her. She was aided by a man of mystery, one who steadfastly refused to reveal his name. The following morning, his wife reported him missing, and his disappearance appear…