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Gang Busters

1952Show2 seasons31 episodes

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Gang Busters is a 30 minute television series, hosted by Chester Morris, that aired on NBC from March 20 to Oct. 23, 1952. The series dramatized FBI cases.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, big ideas or comfort.

Shows with

Gang Busters episodes

2 seasons · 31 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Boilat-Fiaschetti Case, 6.6
  2. S1 E3 Alvin Karpis, 6.7
  3. S1 E4 The Quirley Gang, 7.2
  4. S1 E7 The O'Dell-Griffin Case, 7.0
  5. S1 E8 The Phantom, 7.1
  6. S1 E9 The Bayless Case, 6.2
  7. S1 E10 The Blonde Tigress, 6.8
  1. S2 E2 The Unholy Three, 6.1
  2. S2 E3 Homer Van Meter, 5.4
  3. S2 E4 Dillinger, 5.7
  4. S2 E5 The Scissors Gang Case, 6.8
  5. S2 E7 The Pinson Gang, pt. 1, 6.4

Cast

24 of 43 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bill Karn

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 20, 1952 · October 23, 1952 · Ended

First aired
March 20, 1952
Last aired
October 23, 1952
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 31 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gang Busters?"

Questions about Gang Busters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gang Busters worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Gang Busters okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Gang Busters?

16 h

About 16 hours: 31 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1952 to 1952.

Can I half-watch Gang Busters?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.