Ep 23. Eyewitness
- TVPG
- March 8, 1972
- 25 min
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7.8 (75)
Adam-12 is a legendary American police drama television series that follows the lives of two LAPD patrol officers, Pete Malloy and Jim Reed, as they hit the streets of Los Angeles to keep the peace, catch criminals, and save lives.
Season 4 episode 23 of Adam-12 is titled "Eyewitness". It begins with Malloy and Reed responding to a disturbance call at a motel where a man claims he saw a robbery occur across the street. The man, who is clearly distraught, tells the officers that two men, who he believes are armed, just robbed a convenience store.
As Malloy and Reed investigate, they find that no robbery has been reported, and the description the witness provides doesn't match any recent crimes. The officers begin to suspect that the man may be lying, but they have no way to prove it.
Meanwhile, a robbery really does take place at a liquor store nearby, and the suspect matches the description provided by the witness. Malloy and Reed are able to track down the suspect, who is hiding out in a nearby apartment building.
However, the case continues to take a complex turn when the suspect tells the officers that he has an alibi for the time of the robbery. He says that he was with a woman, whom he refuses to identify, at a hotel room across town. The officers attempt to verify the suspect's claim, but they can't find anyone who saw him or the woman he was with.
As the investigation intensifies, the officers begin to suspect that the witness they initially doubted may be telling the truth. They discover that the witness has a history of mental health problems and may have perceived the robbery incorrectly. However, before they can confirm their suspicions, they must track down the mysterious woman who was with the suspect during the time of the robbery.
As Malloy and Reed follow the leads in the case, they find themselves in the middle of a high-speed chase and a dramatic shootout that puts their safety on the line. Ultimately, they are able to catch the suspect and solve the case, but not before facing a series of dangerous and unpredictable challenges.
In "Eyewitness", Adam-12 delivers an exciting and complex police procedural that shows the difficulties and rewards of investigating crimes in the bustling streets of Los Angeles. As always, Malloy and Reed face tough decisions, close calls, and unexpected twists, but their dedication to their work and their partnership allows them to overcome any obstacle in their way.
Filled with memorable characters, gripping scenes, and authentic police procedures, "Eyewitness" is a must-watch episode for any fan of police dramas and classic television.