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Detectives Friday and Jacobs pursue escaped convicts Andy Powell and Bertram Selby, who are armed and on a crime spree. Their investigation leads them to a potential border crossing into Mexico.
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Detectives investigate a threatening landlord who refuses to let new tenants move into their apartments. The case escalates as they uncover a deeper motive behind the landlord's actions.
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A housewife mysteriously disappears, leading detectives to investigate her husband, who becomes a prime suspect. As the case unfolds, the husband's stepson also goes missing, raising the stakes.
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Detectives Friday and Jacobs investigate a case of obscene literature being sold to students in local high schools. Their search leads them to a struggling former filmmaker who has resorted to distributing pornography.
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Dorothy Wagner's tragic suicide follows the disappearance of Charles R. Reynolds, who absconds with her $10,000. The police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and the deceitful relationship she had with Reynolds.
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A woman reports her brother missing, prompting Sergeant Friday to investigate his sudden disappearance. As evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that his best friend may be involved in a darker truth.
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Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate rising tensions among juvenile gangs in Los Angeles, fearing an imminent outbreak of violence. They must find a way to prevent the impending gang war before it escalates into tragedy.
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Sgt. Friday goes undercover to infiltrate a heroin ring, aiming to apprehend its leader while managing the risks of betrayal and danger.
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Detective Joe Friday grapples with the death of his partner, Ben Romero, while pursuing two dangerous escaped convicts. The emotional weight of loss intertwines with the urgency of their manhunt.
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A banker's daughter, Judith Sullivan, is kidnapped and held for a $30,000 ransom. Detectives Friday and Romero race against time to rescue her and apprehend the abductor.
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Detectives investigate the brutal murder of a mother, Florence Eleanor Dixon, as they seek to uncover the truth behind her daughter's involvement. The case reveals a chilling connection between the victim and her troubled daughter, Roberta.
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A jewelry store robbery turns violent when a clerk is brutally attacked, leaving a French woman as the only witness. Detectives Friday and Romero work to piece together the details and catch the armed bandit responsible.
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Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate a series of burglaries after an informant reveals the identity of a skilled thief named Jeff Allen. The stakes rise as they uncover the extent of Allen's criminal activities.
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A bakery truck strikes and kills an elderly woman and her grandson in a crosswalk, prompting a desperate search for the hit-and-run driver. Detectives must piece together witness accounts to find justice for the victims.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a string of supermarket robberies in Los Angeles, where two bandits are on a rapid-fire crime spree. With 11 markets hit in just 21 days, the pressure is on to identify and apprehend the thieves before they strike again.
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A series of shopliftings plague a shopping district, leading detectives to investigate a potential kleptomaniac among the store's employees. The stakes rise as they uncover a deeper emotional struggle behind the thefts.
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Detectives investigate the brutal murder of secretary Adele Pryor, found beaten to death in her office. They have a lead on a drunken man who claims to know her and may be connected to the crime.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a brutal home invasion where an elderly man is tortured for his valuables. They must track down the armed bandits before they strike again.
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Detectives investigate the brutal murder of a 64-year-old shopkeeper found beaten to death in his store. As they delve into the victim's life, they uncover secrets that lead them to a suspect with a motive rooted in jealousy.
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A series of violent crimes among teenagers leads detectives to uncover a dangerous narcotics ring. The investigation reveals the troubling influence of drugs on the youth in their community.
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Detective Friday investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman reported missing by her twin sister. As the case unfolds, the detectives face challenges in uncovering the truth behind her vanishing.
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A gang of hijackers targets truckloads of merchandise in Los Angeles, and detectives Friday and Romero must unravel their operation before more valuable shipments disappear. The stakes rise as they face uncooperative witnesses and a mounting sense of urgency.
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An elderly man is found dead in his home, initially suspected to be a suicide. However, detectives uncover evidence suggesting foul play may be involved.
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A series of petty thefts in a neighborhood leads detectives to investigate a group of teenage boys, particularly focusing on one named Harry Dunbar, who is reluctant to reveal his motives.
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Detective Joe Friday investigates the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Gorman and her two-year-old daughter, Nancy. As the case unfolds, suspicions arise around Mrs. Gorman's boyfriend, leading to shocking revelations.
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An elderly man, Mr. Turner, reports the sudden death of his wife, Gertrude, leading detectives to investigate the cause. As they delve deeper, they uncover hidden health issues that complicate the case.
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Detective Sergeant Joe Friday investigates a hit-and-run accident that critically injures two elderly women. The stakes rise as he races against time to find the driver responsible.
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A wealthy society woman, Louise Marston, goes missing, prompting her husband, Dr. Robert Marston, to file a report with the police. Detectives suspect foul play as they investigate the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Sergeant Friday goes undercover to infiltrate a narcotics ring operating out of a luxury hotel in Los Angeles. He faces the challenge of gathering evidence while navigating the dangers of the drug trade.
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Sergeant Friday investigates a violent robbery where a doctor is pistol-whipped and narcotics are stolen. The case highlights the dangers of teenage drug use as Friday's mother listens to her son prepare a speech on the topic.
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Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero investigate a violent robbery where a man is assaulted and his car is stolen. They must track down the criminal before he strikes again.
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Detectives Friday and Mayer investigate a jewelry store robbery that turns deadly when the suspect, Vernon Niccoli, is apprehended after a car crash. The stakes rise as they uncover his criminal history and attempt to prevent his escape.
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A husband and wife confidence team targets churches and clergymen, leaving a trail of deception in their wake. Detectives Friday and Romero are on the case to bring them to justice.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate the disappearance of over a dozen men, focusing on a suspect named Henry Ross. As they delve deeper, they uncover a chilling connection to murder.
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Detectives investigate the alarming case of two children begging for food in a wealthy neighborhood, leading to a troubling discovery about their home life. The stakes rise as one child tragically dies, prompting urgent action from the authorities.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate the tragic death of a high school boy linked to marijuana use. They aim to dismantle a narcotics operation targeting students in their city.
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Detectives Friday and Romero respond to a crisis involving Walter Harrison, who threatens to jump from a thirteenth-floor ledge. With only minutes to save him, they must navigate his unstable state and the crowd below.
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Detectives investigate the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy businessman, John Keith Jarrett, whose abandoned car is found with a suicide note. As they dig deeper, they uncover troubling family dynamics and unanswered questions.
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A nine-year-old boy goes missing in Los Angeles, and foul play is suspected. Detectives work against the clock to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.
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Sergeant Friday investigates a Los Angeles pornography ring that preys on young girls aspiring to be actresses. The stakes rise as he uncovers the tragic fate of one such girl, leading to a desperate search for justice.