The Sweeney
Set in 1970s London, an uncompromising Flying Squad officer uses unorthodox methods to chase criminals alongside his partner. Their fast, confrontational investigations bring them into gritty streets and constant danger as they try to stay ahead of the people they pursue.
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Season 1
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E1
Ringer
After Regan’s car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney’s target.
Jan 2, 1975 · 50m -
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E2
Jackpot
Regan’s flying squad falls under suspicion after they apprehend a gang of hijackers, but a bag with 35,000 pounds in it has somehow disappeared.
Jan 9, 1975 · 50m -
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E3
Thin Ice
Regan clashes with an arrogant police superintendent when a crime kingpin is allowed to leave the country and go to France.
Jan 16, 1975 · 50m -
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E4
Queen’s Pawn
After a high-powered lawyer gets three petty thugs off on a murder charge, Regan is authorized to use whatever means necessary to bring the hoodlums in.
Jan 23, 1975 · 50m -
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E5
Jigsaw
Regan is convinced that Eddie Boyse, a recently released career criminal, is responsible for a robbery, but Boyse was with Regan when the crime occurred.
Jan 30, 1975 · 51m -
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E6
Night Out
When the Superintendent finds out that there is a bank robbery in progress on a Saturday afternoon, he assigns Regan to visit an old girlfriend whose apartment is adjacent.
Feb 6, 1975 · 49m -
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E7
The Placer
Regan adopts a new identity as an ex-con and goes undercover as a truck driver to expose a hijacking ring.
Feb 13, 1975 · 50m -
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E8
Cover Story
It’s unclear whether a beautiful crime reporter is involved with a criminal gang or just a catspaw.
Feb 20, 1975 · 50m -
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E9
Golden Boy
When seedy informant Harry Fuller is spotted by Regan in a pub flush with money, he knows something is up and interrogates Harry.
Feb 27, 1975 · 50m -
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E10
Stoppo Driver
After their own getaway driver is killed fleeing police, a gang blackmails a young policeman into being their driver by kidnapping his bride.
Mar 6, 1975 · 50m -
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E11
Big Spender
The Smith Brothers, a vicious group of mobsters, abandon their usual strong-arm tactics to run a parking ticket scam at a car park.
Mar 13, 1975 · 49m -
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E12
Contact Breaker
After Danny Keever, a convict on weekend release and due for parole, is framed in a bank robbery, Regan works to clear him.
Mar 20, 1975 · 49m -
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E13
Abduction
After Regan gets a tip about an upcoming robbery from a trusted informant, the gang kidnaps his daughter to blackmail him into inaction.
Mar 27, 1975 · 51m