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CHiPs/Peaks and Valleys
Peaks and Valleys | |
Season 2, Episode 1 | |
Airdate | September 16, 1978 |
Written by | Rudolph Borchert |
Directed by | Phil Bondelli |
← 1x22 Flashback! |
2x02 → The Volunteers |
CHiPs — Season Two |
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Peaks and Valleys is the first episode of the second season of CHiPs, and the twenty-third episode overall.
Special Guest Stars: Troy Donahue (Bob Niles), Kaye Stevens (Karen Niles)
Guest Stars: Richard Gates (Stan Bosca), Martin West (Lundsford), Pam Norman (Melanie)
Featuring: Jack Rader (Carl), Paul Mace (Bernie), David Clover (Medic #2), Peter Looney (Rogers), Melody Queen-Engle (Pregnant Woman), Annie Wharton (Corky), M.G. Kelly (Himself)
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Plot Overview
After saving a family trapped in an overturned camper, Jon and Ponch find themselves accused of negligence when the father is moved and his spinal injury aggravated. Jon pulls over a high school classmate who offers him a lucrative job selling sports cars. A pair of rednecks make a phony distress call in order to shoot at a CHP vehicle. Jon is intrigued by a fetching blonde he sees driving classic cars. Jon and Ponch help a woman deliver a baby in a crowded nightclub. The precinct also gets a new mechanic.
Notes
Arc Advancement
Happenings
Characters
Referbacks
Trivia
The Show
This episode marks the debut of Lou Wagner as mechanic Harlan Arliss.
This is also the first episode with the disco theme music.
A clip of Ponch disco dancing in this episode was added to the opening credits of the series' final season.
Legendary L.A. disc jockey M.G. Kelly appears as himself in this episode. He would make at least one other appearance in a character role.
Behind the Scenes
Allusions and References
Memorable Moments
Quotes
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