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The Fugitive

1963–1966 Action & Adventure • Drama • Mystery

Richard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route to death row, Kimble's train derails and crashes, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for the real killer, a "one-armed man". At the same time, Dr. Kimble is hounded by the authorities, most notably dogged by Police Lieutenant Philip Gerard.

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Overview

Richard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route to death row, Kimble's train derails and crashes, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for the real killer, a "one-armed man". At the same time, Dr. Kimble is hounded by the authorities, most notably dogged by Police Lieutenant Philip Gerard.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
4
Total Episodes
120
First Air Date
Sep 17, 1963
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 29, 1967
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Rating
24.0
Seasons
4
Episodes
120

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Seasons

Season 1

1963 • 30 episodes

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Season 2

1964 • 30 episodes

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Season 3

1965 • 30 episodes

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Season 4

1966 • 30 episodes

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