Ep 1. Log 1 -- The Impossible Mission

Adam-12 is a television series that follows the daily lives of two Los Angeles police officers, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed. Season 1 episode 1 is titled Log 1 -- The Impossible Mission. The episode starts with Pete Malloy, a veteran police officer, showing Jim Reed, who is freshly out of police academy, the ropes of how to be a cop on the Los Angeles streets.

The episode opens up with Pete Malloy and Jim Reed starting their shift on the morning patrol. They are driving through the city when they receive a call about a suicidal man, who has barricaded himself inside his apartment. The two officers quickly make their way to the apartment complex and meet with the man's sister, who informs them that her brother is mentally unstable and is holding a gun to his head.

Pete and Jim assess the situation and try to negotiate with the man through the door, but he is unwilling to cooperate. The two officers quickly realize that they need to act fast before the man does anything drastic. They decide to break down the door and enter the apartment. Once inside, they find the man sitting on the floor with a gun in his hand.

Pete and Jim try to talk the man down, but he becomes more and more agitated. The man starts to point the gun at the officers and it becomes clear that they are in a life and death situation. Pete and Jim continue to try to reason with the man but it seems like an impossible mission.

Meanwhile, their fellow officers are on the lookout for a stolen car that was involved in a hit and run accident. The car is spotted by another officer and a high-speed chase ensues. In the end, the stolen car crashes and the driver is apprehended.

Back at the apartment complex, Pete and Jim are still in the standoff with the suicidal man. They are trying to negotiate with the man, but he is not willing to put the gun down. The tension is high, and it seems like there is no good outcome.

Just when it seems like all hope is lost, the situation takes a turn for the better. Pete and Jim are able to talk the man down, and he finally puts the gun down. The episode comes to a close with Pete and Jim feeling relieved that they were able to bring the situation to a peaceful end.

In conclusion, Adam-12 season 1 episode 1 is a great start to the series. The episode is filled with suspense and tension as the two officers try to negotiate with a suicidal man. The episode also gives the viewers an insight into the daily lives of police officers and the challenges they face.