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The Streets of San Francisco (1972 – 1977)

1972 • 5 seasons • TV-PG
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The Streets of San Francisco — Season 1

  • Sep 23, 1972First aired
  • 26 episodesin this season
  • 51mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0149mThe Thirty-Year PinThree days before his planned retirement, a police officer is shot and killed. Driven by a fierce sense of duty, Stone embarks on an unrelenting pursuit of the perpetrator.Sep 23, 19725.5Sep 23, 197249m5.50251mThe First Day of ForeverDetective Stone and Detective Keller finally gain a tangible thread in the case of a serial killer preying on prostitutes, when one of the women he attacked miraculously survives.Sep 30, 19724.8Sep 30, 197251m4.80350m45 Minutes from HomeThe convention buzzed with forced enthusiasm, but Arthur felt a cold dread settle in his stomach. He was convinced of it, a certainty that clung to him like a damp shroud: he had caused her death. The woman, impossibly beautiful and with eyes the color of the sea, had appeared as a hitchhiker. Her charm had been disarming, her invitation to her houseboat irresistible. Now, back in the sterile hotel room, the details replayed with agonizing clarity, each one a fresh indictment. He was responsibleOct 7, 19727.2Oct 7, 197250m7.20450mWhose Little Boy Are You?Haunted by the ghosts of war, a Vietnam veteran deserted his post. His purpose: to steal the child he’d never known, a son born of a fleeting encounter.Oct 14, 19726.7Oct 14, 197250m6.70551mTower Beyond TragedyStone and Keller confront Gilliam, a man of considerable wealth who seeks to mold women into a distorted ideal of perfection. He then eliminates them when they inevitably fall short of his twisted standards.Oct 28, 19725.5Oct 28, 197251m5.50651mHall of MirrorsKeller found himself unexpectedly joined by a detective of considerable reputation, and soon became preoccupied with the latter's unwavering conviction of a suspect's guilt. The reasoning behind this certainty remained elusive, a perplexing mystery that Keller felt compelled to unravel.Nov 4, 19728.0Nov 4, 197251m8.00751mTimelockStone seems the only person inclined to offer leniency to the convict, who stands accused of murder despite being temporarily released from prison for a thirty-six-hour pass.Nov 11, 19727.3Nov 11, 197251m7.30850mIn the Midst of StrangersThe pursuit began with a corner newsstand vendor, his life savings vanished by thieves. As Stone and Keller investigate, they uncover a disturbing connection: the robbery is intertwined with the murder of a housing commissioner.Nov 25, 19726.7Nov 25, 197250m6.70951mThe TakersThe deaths of a flight attendant and a nurse, who shared a living space, drew Stone and Keller's attention to a jewelry salesman and his wife. Suspicion quickly settled upon the couple.Dec 2, 19725.0Dec 2, 197251m5.01051mThe Year of the LocustsStone and Keller's pursuit of a family preying on entire communities finds an unexpected ally in the internal conflicts plaguing the criminal organization.Dec 9, 19728.0Dec 9, 197251m8.01151mThe BulletThe college professor, wounded in a careless shooting while attempting to appease a blackmailer, staunchly declined to assist Stone's inquiry. He feared the inevitable publicity would jeopardize his prospects for a coveted promotion.Dec 16, 19727.3Dec 16, 197251m7.31251mBitter WineHe emerged from prison after a dozen years, a man burdened by sacrifice, only to discover a deeper betrayal. The brother he’d protected had never confessed the truth to their father, the Greek restaurant owner – the truth of who should have borne the weight of the law.Dec 23, 19726.0Dec 23, 197251m6.01351mA Trout in the MilkStone and Keller harbor a suspicion that the artist’s death, resulting from his fall from the studio window, was no accident.Jan 6, 19738.0Jan 6, 197351m8.01451mDeathwatchThe two fishermen, Colasanto and Caruso, reached a silent understanding. They had seen something they shouldn't, a network of human trafficking, and in the quiet of the sea, they resolved to say nothing.Jan 13, 19736.0Jan 13, 197351m6.01552mAct of DutyThe death of a female detective, a victim of the very man she had been meticulously tracking, ignited a fierce resolve in her roommate, played with compelling intensity by Brenda Vaccaro. Consumed by grief and a thirst for justice, the roommate defied orders and pursued the killer independently, plunging deeper into danger with each step. When Mike Stone removed her from the case, her determination only intensified, propelling her relentlessly toward a perilous confrontation.Jan 18, 19737.0Jan 18, 197352m7.01651mThe Set-UpHe drifted back to San Francisco, a ghost in his own life, unaware that the city held a new, deadly purpose for him. The years of quiet solitude hadn't erased the shadows of his past, but they had lulled him into a false sense of security. He was a man out of time, and a man now marked for termination.Jan 25, 19737.3Jan 25, 197351m7.31751mA Collection of EaglesThe discovery of a murder revealed a calculated scheme by a coin dealer: the systematic replacement of genuine rare coins with cleverly crafted forgeries within a private collection.Feb 1, 19737.0Feb 1, 197351m7.01852mA Room With a ViewThe death of a witness in the racketeering trial, a victim of a car rigged with explosives, casts a pall over the proceedings. Stone fears for the safety of the sole remaining witness, Roy Chaffee; he believes a professional will be dispatched to silence him if he attempts to come forward.Feb 8, 19737.3Feb 8, 197352m7.31952mDeadlineStone's investigation reveals a tangled web: the deceased woman had connections to both a celebrated newspaper reporter and Stone's own son.Feb 15, 19738.0Feb 15, 197352m8.02052mTrail of the SerpentFollowing a botched grocery store robbery and the fatal shooting of a police officer, a group of criminals seized Mike Stone as a hostage. Their demand: Stone's release in exchange for Buddy Sims, their leader.Feb 22, 19736.5Feb 22, 197352m6.52152mThe House on Hyde StreetThe disappearance of a boy from the neighborhood after school hours cast a pall of suspicion upon its most isolated resident. Though never charged with any crime, the man was widely regarded as a pedophile, a reputation that clung to him like a shadow.Mar 1, 19737.3Mar 1, 197352m7.32252mBeyond VengeanceTwelve years. A decade and a half swallowed by the unforgiving walls of prison for a savage act of sexual assault and murder. When he finally emerges, the young man is a ghost of his former self, driven by a singular, consuming purpose: vengeance. He has returned to San Francisco, his gaze fixed on Officer Mike Stone, the man who made the arrest. And in his heart, there is no limit to the methods he will employ, nor to the targets of his wrath.Mar 8, 19738.0Mar 8, 197352m8.02352mThe AlbatrossThe news arrived like a physical blow: the man who had taken his son’s life was being released. A legal loophole, they said. A technicality. The words offered no solace, only a hollow echo in the father's chest. Justice, it seemed, had failed.Mar 15, 19737.7Mar 15, 197352m7.72452mShattered ImageMike Stone suspects the politician's death was not accidental.Mar 22, 19737.0Mar 22, 197352m7.02552mThe UnicornFather Scarne remained tight-lipped with Stone, refusing to reveal the murderer’s location. The situation grew more perilous with the arrival of drug smugglers, desperate to recover a lost shipment of heroin.Apr 5, 19736.3Apr 5, 197352m6.32651mLegion of the LostTo unravel the circumstances surrounding the brutal deaths of three homeless men, Stone assumes the guise of a vagrant, immersing himself in the city's underbelly. He descends into a world of shadows and desperation, seeking answers where others turn away.Apr 12, 19737.5Apr 12, 197351m7.5