FELONY SQUAD

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Felony Squad

Year: 1966 First Air: 1966-09-12
Overview

Set in a sprawling Western city, Felony Squad follows seasoned Detective Sergeant Sam Stone, a twenty-year veteran of the force, as he tackles major crimes with sharp instincts and hard-earned street sense. Assigned a new partner, rookie Briggs, Stone must balance mentoring with the relentless pace of investigations. Each episode delivers tightly focused cases, moral pressure points, and the day-to-day realities of police work in the late 1960s.

Synopsis

Felony Squad is a brisk, half-hour crime drama centered on Detective Sergeant Sam Stone, a highly experienced investigator working major cases in a large Western metropolis. After two decades on the job, Stone knows the city’s rhythms, its repeat offenders, and the quiet details that often crack an investigation open. His newest challenge is working alongside Briggs, an eager rookie learning how to navigate real-world policing under intense scrutiny. Together they pursue a wide range of felonies, from robberies and assaults to complex schemes that require patience, surveillance, and careful interviewing. The series blends procedural legwork with character-driven tension as Stone’s pragmatic approach meets Briggs’s developing instincts. As the pair responds to new leads, shifting alibis, and community pressures, the show highlights the teamwork and judgment calls behind every arrest, along with the personal costs of staying in the fight.

Cast
Trivia
This police drama pairs a seasoned detective with a rookie as they work major cases in a big Western city.
Q1: Which actor plays Detective Sergeant Sam Stone in Felony Squad?
Answer: Howard Duff
Sam Stone is the series’ steady center, and the lead performance anchors the show’s mix of procedural work and character tension.