Ep 15. Up, Down, and Even
- TVPG
- January 9, 1969
- 48 min
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8.3 (15)
Ironside season 2 episode 15, titled "Up, Down, and Even," follows the story of Chief Ironside and his team as they try to solve a perplexing case. The episode takes place during a period when the stock market is down and the economy is not doing well. Amid all of this chaos, several wealthy businessmen are being targeted by an unknown group of people who are trying to extort money from them.
Chief Ironside and his team are called in to investigate the case when one of the businessmen, a wealthy financier named Robert. S. Northrop, is found dead in his office. Initially, it appears to be a suicide, but Ironside begins to suspect that it might be a murder. His suspicion is confirmed when further investigation reveals that Northrop had been receiving threatening letters from the same group of criminals who have been targeting other wealthy businessmen in the city.
Ironside and his team start to unravel a complex network of bribery and corruption as they try to track down the group of people responsible for the extortion. They soon learn that the criminals had been using a sophisticated software program that allowed them to predict the stock market and make huge profits. Upon discovering this, Ironside works with a computer expert to develop a program that would allow them to track the group and catch them in the act.
Meanwhile, Ironside's right-hand man, Sergeant Ed Brown, faces his own personal challenges when he learns that his son has been arrested for drug possession. Ed is torn between his loyalty to his job and his duty as a father, and he struggles to find a balance between the two.
The rest of the team, including Mark Sanger and Eve Whitfield, also have their own roles to play in the investigation. Mark uses his knowledge of the financial industry to help Ironside track down the criminals, while Eve goes undercover to gather information about the group's operations.
As the investigation progresses, Ironside and his team face several challenges and setbacks, but they never give up. In the end, they manage to catch the criminals and bring them to justice.
Overall, Ironside season 2 episode 15 is a gripping and suspenseful episode that showcases the strength and dedication of Chief Ironside and his team. The complex storyline and well-developed characters make for an engaging viewing experience from start to finish.