Ep 9. Log 25 -- Indians
- TVPG
- November 28, 1970
- 25 min
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7.1 (93)
Adam-12 is a classic police drama from the 1970s that follows the lives of two police officers, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they patrol the streets of Los Angeles. In season 3, episode 9, entitled "Log 25 - Indians," Malloy and Reed are tasked with solving a series of crimes that all seem to be linked to a local Native American tribe.
The episode opens with a robbery at a local convenience store, where the suspect is described as a Native American male. Malloy and Reed are called to the scene to investigate and begin to gather information from witnesses and the store owner. They learn that the suspect stole cigarettes, beer, and some cash before fleeing the scene.
As they continue their investigation, they realize that this robbery is not an isolated incident. Several other stores in the area have been hit by a similar suspect, all of which were described as a Native American male. Malloy and Reed begin to suspect that the crimes are being committed by a member of a local tribe, who is using their knowledge of the area to evade the police.
To further their investigation, Malloy and Reed visit a local Native American reservation to gather information. They are met with hostility and suspicion from the residents, who are wary of the police and their motives. However, one member of the tribe, a young woman named Karen, is willing to help them and provides them with some valuable information about a possible suspect.
With Karen's help, Malloy and Reed set up a stakeout and catch the suspect in the act of robbing another store. They arrest the suspect, but not before a brief struggle, and they discover that he is not the only member of the tribe involved in the crimes.
Throughout the episode, there are several subplots that give a glimpse into the personal lives of Malloy and Reed. We see Malloy struggling with his finances and relationship issues, while Reed deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event that occurred in a previous episode.
Overall, "Log 25 - Indians" is a gripping and intense episode that explores the complexities of race relations and police work in the 1970s. With strong performances from the cast and a well-written script, it is a must-watch for fans of classic police dramas and anyone interested in the history of law enforcement in America.