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Ironside

1967–1974 Crime • Drama • Mystery

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.

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Overview

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
8
Total Episodes
191
First Air Date
Mar 28, 1967
Most Recent Air Date
Jan 16, 1975
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
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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Creators & Cast

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Rating
29.1
Seasons
8
Episodes
191

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Seasons

Season 1

1967 • 29 episodes

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Season 2

1968 • 25 episodes

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Season 3

1969 • 25 episodes

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Season 4

1970 • 26 episodes

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Season 5

1971 • 24 episodes

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Season 6

1972 • 23 episodes

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Season 7

1973 • 23 episodes

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Season 8

1974 • 16 episodes

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