Knightwatch
Knightwatch is a television drama aired by ABC as part of its fall 1988 lineup. It had been promoted as an original series in light of summer reruns continuing into the fall due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America Strike. Knightwatch centers around the activities of the "Knights of the City", a volunteer group set up to assist law enforcement. It was largely made up of ex-gang members; the program focused on its charismatic leader, Tony Maldonado. Operating out of donated space in the basement of a church, the group practiced martial arts and other unarmed techniques since they were not commissioned police officers and did not use firearms. Keeping young people with violent pasts from reverting to this pattern in their new-found calling was a constant challenge to Tony, as were the interpersonal relationships constantly developing among his young colleagues. Knightwatch was a Nielsen ratings failure, undoubtedly due to being forced to compete with NBC's The Cosby Show and A Different World and CBS's 48 Hours. It was cancelled after only 3 months on the air.
Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Don Franklin, Harley Jane Kozak
Season 1
9 episodes
- 1. Knights of the CityA crime commited by one member of Knightwatch affects adversely their public image.CC1 h 0 minNov 10, 1988
- 2. Friday KnightA former member of Knightwatch, convict for murder, comes asking for help from his friends.CC1 h 0 minNov 17, 1988
- 3. CodesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 1, 1988
- 4. Knight Before ChristmasNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 8, 1988
- 5. Hard Day's KnightNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 15, 1988
- 6. Repo Man BluesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 31, 1988
- 7. Cops (1)Martinez is looking forward to spend a weekend away from the city with his girlfriend. But things don't go as planned.CC1 h 0 minJan 12, 1989
- 8. Cops (2)No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 19, 1989
- 9. Cops (2)No synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 19, 1989
Knightwatch
Knightwatch is a television drama aired by ABC as part of its fall 1988 lineup. It had been promoted as an original series in light of summer reruns continuing into the fall due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America Strike. Knightwatch centers around the activities of the "Knights of the City", a volunteer group set up to assist law enforcement. It was largely made up of ex-gang members; the program focused on its charismatic leader, Tony Maldonado. Operating out of donated space in the basement of a church, the group practiced martial arts and other unarmed techniques since they were not commissioned police officers and did not use firearms. Keeping young people with violent pasts from reverting to this pattern in their new-found calling was a constant challenge to Tony, as were the interpersonal relationships constantly developing among his young colleagues. Knightwatch was a Nielsen ratings failure, undoubtedly due to being forced to compete with NBC's The Cosby Show and A Different World and CBS's 48 Hours. It was cancelled after only 3 months on the air.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kevin Rodney Sullivan
