Site Migration

The server migration is on hold. Check here for more info.


CHiPs/The Watch Commander

From The TV IV
Jump to: navigation, search
The Watch Commander
Season 3, Episode 11
Airdate November 17, 1979
Written by Frank Telford
Directed by Don Weis
← 3x10
Drive, Lady, Drive (2)
3x12 →
Destruction Derby
CHiPsSeason Three
Movie_Projector_Icon.gif This article about an episode needs to be expanded with more information.
Please help out by editing it.

The Watch Commander is the eleventh episode of the third season of CHiPs, and the fifty-sixth episode overall.

Guest Stars: Don Mitchell (Tyrone), Granville Van Dusen (Lt. Harold Bates), Lois Areno (Marie), Curtis Credel (Mel Harley)

Co-Starring: Gary Grubbs (Mechanic), K.C. Winkler (First Girl), Michelle Pfeiffer (Jobina), Myron Healey (Owner), Patti Davis (Receptionist), Peggy Skomal (Girl #2)

Contents

Plot Overview

The precinct welcomes a new Watch Commander, a Lieutenant whose demands for strict adherence to the book drives everyone crazy. On the road, the officers look for a pair of truck thieves. Ponch, who's working the front desk as part of limited duty, manages to get Jon to take up skydiving.

Notes

Arc Advancement

Happenings

Characters

Referbacks

Trivia

The Show

The actor playing the Watch Commander, Lt. Bates, is Granville Van Dusen. Interestingly enough, Robert Pine's real first name is also Granville.

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Memorable Moments

Quotes

Reviews

  • Overall Grade: no reviews yet
  • Review Breakdown: A+: 0 A: 0 A-: 0 B+: 0 B: 0 B-: 0 C+: 0 C: 0 C-: 0 D: 0 F: 0