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CHiPs

1977 – 1983Show6 seasons139 episodesTV-G

Action & AdventureDrama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, hopeful drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 139 episodes · best: S5E17 "Alarmed" 8.3

Episodes

7.3
7.4
7.5
7.4
6.4
7.0

Story

Nonstop action and highway heroics!

Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.

Feels like

  • Classic 70s Cop Drama
  • Buddy Comedy
  • High-Octane Stunts
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Procedural Entertainment
  • Cheerful Tone
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Character-Driven Action

Cast

24 of 608 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Florea, Phil Bondelli, Gordon Hessler
Written by
William D. Gordon, Rudolph Borchert, James Doherty
Produced by
Cy Chermak, Paul Rabwin
Music by
Alan Silvestri, John Carl Parker, Bruce Broughton

Everyone

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

Facts

September 15, 1977 · May 1, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 15, 1977
Last aired
May 1, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 139 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Remember the New Guy?, Sequel Episode, Recycled Soundtrack +9

  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Sequel Episode
  • Recycled Soundtrack
  • Safe Driving Aesop
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Hollywood Police Driving Academy
  • Celebrity Cameo
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Well-Intentioned Extremist
  • The Ace
  • Television Geography
  • Creative Closing Credits

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream CHiPs?"

Questions about CHiPs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream CHiPs?

Prime

In the United States, CHiPs streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is CHiPs worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.5).

Which season of CHiPs is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Alarmed (season 5, episode 17) at 8.3, and the lowest is Force Seven (season 5, episode 27) at 3.6.

Is CHiPs okay for kids?

TV-GViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch CHiPs?

111 h

About 111 hours: 139 episodes in 6 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1983.

Can I half-watch CHiPs?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching CHiPs?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.