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Ironside
«The chief of detectives!»
1967·8 Seasons·191 Episodes·★ 6.8
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 8 seasons
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Start with the trailer and first-season premise, then decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
The series
Seasons
Season 1
29 episodes
1967
Season 2
25 episodes
1968
Season 3
25 episodes
1969
Season 4
26 episodes
1970
Season 5
24 episodes
1971
Season 6
23 episodes
1972
Season 7
23 episodes
1973
Season 8
16 episodes
1974
Cast
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