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Play S1 E1Bronk is an American television series starring Jack Palance as Detective Lieutenant Alex Bronkov. The series is set in the fictional Ocean City, California. 24 episodes were aired from September 21, 1975 to March 28, 1976 on CBS. The series lasted only one season.
Cast: Henry Beckman, Joseph Mascolo, Jack Palance
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Season 1
25 episodes
- 1. PilotAlex Bronkov has been police officer in Ocean city for 20 years. Although his wife died in a car accident and therapy for his paralyzed daughter is expensive, he remained incorruptible. When a former friend asks him to help him out of a heroin deal, it turns out to be a trap. His partner is shot, and Bronk suspended. But he won't give up and starts to fight alone against the drug connection and corrupt municipality.CC1 h 30 minApr 17, 1975
- 2. Open ContractA known mob gunman is arrested, bailed out, then murdered. Bronk realizes a ""hit man"" is double-crossing his associates and using the police to lead him to his intended victim, Mitchell. Mitchell's ex-mistress, Marni, tries to help Brink find him. But Bronk suspects a triple-cross and jeopardizes his own life to thwart the killer.CC1 h 0 minSep 21, 1975
- 3. Wheel of DeathA young assistant city attorney is murdered while investigating an illegal alien smuggling ring. Later 12 Mexican national farm workers are found dead in a submerged truck. Bronk's investigation leads to a sadistic daredevil motorcycle racer, Quillery, but Bronk can't prove anything. With the help of a Mexican cop, Bronk infiltrates Quillery's operation disguised as an alien farmhand, setting the stage for a final confrontation with the warped killer.CC1 h 0 minSep 28, 1975
- 4. The GauntletRomance develops when Bronk is assigned to protect Kate, who plans to turn state's evidence against her ex-boyfriend, syndicate boss Ben Capote. As the mob closes in, a fast game of hide-and-seek begins with Bronk beginning to suspect a set-up.CC1 h 0 minOct 5, 1975
- 5. Echo of DangerThe slaying of a fugitive forger in Los Angeles is linked to a wealthy widow in Ocean City and Bronk digs back to a World War II romance to unravel the mystery.CC1 h 0 minOct 12, 1975
- 6. TerrorBronk investigates a 15-year-old unsolved kidnapping case after a teenage girl keeps having nightmares stemming from a harrowing childhood experience.CC1 h 0 minOct 19, 1975
- 7. The Fifth VictimOcean City is terrorized by a killer who has strangled several women, mostly prostitutes. Bronk flushes out the strangler, who dies in a fall following a rooftop chase. However, Bronk is convinced there is another murderer, who used the strangler's killing spree as a screen. He digs deeper and uncovers a strange mystery involving a case of altered identity.CC1 h 0 minOct 26, 1975
- 8. Short FuseCharles Bisantz, a fleeing mob ""bag man,"" puts an unsuspecting ringer, Nathan Lewis, aboard an Ocean City commuter flight with a bomb. Because of delay in taking off, the plane explodes earlier than the killer had planned and he is forced to steal Lewis' body and dump it in a quarry. Lewis' widow becomes a willing decoy in an effort to trap the elusive Bisantz.CC1 h 0 minNov 2, 1975
- 9. Line of FireVeteran Patrolman Frank Bossick, a widower and longtime friend of Bronkov, joins him in hunting down Frank's son Ron, who helped rob a supermarket and kill a box boy with the getaway car.CC1 h 0 minNov 9, 1975
- 10. Bargain in BloodBronk risks his life to thwart a crazed bomber to prevent District Attorney Richard Yarrow from making a deal with accused murderer Jimmy Grebo, who knows the bomber's identity.CC1 h 0 minNov 16, 1975
- 11. The PickoffThree people die and the lives of other civic leaders, including Mayor Santori and wealthy Arnold Cutler, are jeopardized as terrorists set fire to an Ocean City hotel during a hospital benefit party. Bronk captures the ringleader, but his girl associates kidnap Cutler's son and offer Bronk a deal. The Cutlers reject the offer and Bronk and his partner set out to thwart the gang's deadly intentions.CC1 h 0 minNov 23, 1975
- 12. CrackbackPhil Barrow, a would-be bank robber, is slain and his accomplice girlfriend, Cara, is captured. She links Barrow to the auto accident that killed Bronk's wife and crippled his daughter, Ellie. Bronk has always felt the so-called accident was the result of a contract on him and the mayor and district attorney feel this killer hunt is more emotional than objective. In his overzealous attempt to avenge his wife's death, Bronk jeopardizes his career and his life.CC1 h 0 minNov 30, 1975
- 13. DeceptionNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 7, 1975
- 14. BetrayalBronk discovers a web of intrigue within a Mafia ""family"" after his partner, Sgt. John Webber, is accused of slaying slumlord Paul Tedesco. With the help of Paul's bereaved widow, Bronk sniffs out the truth to clear Webber.CC1 h 0 minDec 14, 1975
- 15. There's Gonna Be a WarTwo civil rights activists are killed by men pretending to be police and Bronk has to move swiftly to avert a race riot.CC1 h 0 minDec 21, 1975
- 16. Next of KinWhile investigating the senseless murder of a young woman, Bronk realizes he is the next intended victim of the killer.CC1 h 0 minJan 4, 1976
- 17. The Deadlier SexSara Mitchell is the first policewoman assigned to patrol duty in Bronk's department. After arresting an apparently drugged young woman on her first night on patrol duty, Sara is accused of attacking her prisoner and finds her new career in danger when no one can disprove the charges. Bronk believes she is innocent and sets out to clear her of the charges.CC1 h 0 minJan 18, 1976
- 18. Jackson BlueA family is ripped apart by a young mother's death and Bronk has to break the news that the ""accident"" was murder.CC1 h 0 minJan 25, 1976
- 19. Long Time DyingThe deadly vendetta of a disturbed young woman leaves a city prosecutor murdered, and Bronk is frustrated in his attempt to piece together the motive for her revenge. A bizarre message left for him leaves no doubt the murderess is relieving a twisted grudge, but the message leaves only more questions as to when she will kill again and who. Bronk works to unravel the mystery before she can strike again.CC1 h 0 minFeb 1, 1976
- 20. Target: UnknownThe Minister of Finance of a tiny Caribbean nation is marked for assassination by a wealthy businessman and suspected go-between for the underworld.CC1 h 0 minFeb 8, 1976
- 21. JailbreakBronk is taken hostage during a violent jailbreak attempt by prisoners who have nothing to lose, including one who has his own murderous grudge against him.CC1 h 0 minFeb 15, 1976
- 22. VengeanceNew York City Detective Patrick O'Flanagan comes to Ocean City to extradite a mercenary terrorist-bomber and will stop at nothing to get his man. When the terrorist escapes, O'Flanagan goes looking for him and Bronk is faced with a desperate double manhunt.CC1 h 0 minFeb 22, 1976
- 23. The OrdealBronk is targeted by diamond smugglers who believe he learned the location of some gems from a dying man who double-crossed them.CC1 h 0 minMar 7, 1976
- 24. Death with HonorWhen a longtime police officer is killed in a shootout with a bank robber, Bronk discovers the officer's sad plight and clears the name of the rookie patrolman who served as his partner.CC1 h 0 minMar 21, 1976
- 25. The VigilanteBronk investigates the death of a veteran cop who was killed in a shoot-out.CC1 h 0 minMar 28, 1976
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Bronk is an American television series starring Jack Palance as Detective Lieutenant Alex Bronkov. The series is set in the fictional Ocean City, California. 24 episodes were aired from September 21, 1975 to March 28, 1976 on CBS. The series lasted only one season.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Carroll O'Connor, Ed Waters
- Studio
- MGM Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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