Mod Squad (1968–1973)
"The Mod Squad" (original title)

Three young outsiders fight crime as undercover agents for the police.

Creator:

Buddy Ruskin

Stars:

Michael Cole, Clarence Williams III, Peggy Lipton

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Michael Cole	...	Pete Cochran (123 episodes, 1968-1973)
Clarence Williams III	...	Linc Hayes (123 episodes, 1968-1973)
Peggy Lipton	...	Julie Barnes (123 episodes, 1968-1973)
Tige Andrews	...	Capt. Adam Greer (123 episodes, 1968-1973)

Storyline

Young people in trouble with the law (wealthy Pete stole a car; Linc arrested during Watts riots; Julie ran away from her San Francisco prostitute mother) can avoid jail by infiltrating the counter culture and exposing badguys who prey on other kids.

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Plot Keywords:

police | undercover | police officer | policeman | policewoman | 

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Taglines:

One White, One Black, One Blonde

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mod Squad

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thomas/Spelling Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (123 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The car that Pete Cochran has is a 1950 Mercury woody station wagon, which is wrecked in a later episode.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (1993)

User Reviews

I enjoyed that type of series as an adolescent.

As a teenager I thought that Mod Squad was one of the coolest shows around. The three friends with their youth, enthusiasm, and beauty fighting crime. They were young people who got in trouble with the law, who got themselves out of trouble and now helped others in the same situation. Michael Cole (General Hospital) "Pete Cochran" stole a car; Clarence Williams III (Twin Peaks) "Linc Hayes"was arrested during riots and gorgeous "Julie Barnes" Peggy Lipton (Twin Peaks) ran away from her San Francisco home. I was fascinated by their fashionable counterculture outfits and the entire idea of the show. It was the sixties and that a cool way to be. There have been movies made for the big screen based on the series. I never cease to be amazed to see how many series Aaron Spelling has produced that had such an impact on my teenagers and young adult years. I enjoyed that type of series as an adolescent.