The Man Behind the Badge

1953 – 1958Show2 seasons90 episodes

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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The Man Behind the Badge episodes

2 seasons · 90 episodes

  1. S2 E1 The Case of the Troubled Circus, 6.8
  2. S2 E6 The Case of the Dying Past, 6.7
  3. S2 E8 The Case of the Priceless Passport, 7.2
  4. S2 E10 The Case of the Wholesale Burglaries, 6.5
  5. S2 E14 The Case of the Deadly Delicacy, 5.8
  6. S2 E17 The Case of the Capital Crime, 6.8
  7. S2 E19 The Case of the Wild West, 6.6
  8. S2 E25 The Case of the Hot Stock, 6.9
  9. S2 E33 The Case of the Hunted Hobo, 7.4
  10. S2 E37 The Case of Operation Sabotage, 7.1

Cast

Facts

October 11, 1953 · August 13, 1958 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 1953
Last aired
August 13, 1958
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 90 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Behind the Badge?"

Questions about The Man Behind the Badge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Behind the Badge?

In the United States, The Man Behind the Badge streams on Best tv ever, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Man Behind the Badge worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch The Man Behind the Badge?

45 h

About 45 hours: 90 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1953 to 1958.

Can I half-watch The Man Behind the Badge?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.