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CHiPs

  • TV Series
  • 1977–19831977–1983
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
9.9K
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POPULARITY
1,102
85
Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
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The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
9.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,102
85
  • Creators
    • Rick Rosner
    • Paul Playdon(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Erik Estrada
    • Larry Wilcox
    • Robert Pine
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  • Creators
    • Rick Rosner
    • Paul Playdon(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Erik Estrada
    • Larry Wilcox
    • Robert Pine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Episodes139

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    Chips: The Complete First Season
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    Chips: The Complete First Season

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    Top cast

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    Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada
    • Officer Frank Poncherelloas Officer Frank Poncherello
    139 episodes139 eps • 1977–1983
    Larry Wilcox
    Larry Wilcox
    • Officer Jon Bakeras Officer Jon Baker
    117 episodes117 eps • 1977–1982
    Robert Pine
    Robert Pine
    • Sgt. Joseph Getraeras Sgt. Joseph Getraer
    139 episodes139 eps • 1977–1983
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Officer Arthur Grossmanas Officer Arthur Grossman…
    116 episodes116 eps • 1977–1983
    Brodie Greer
    • Officer Barry Bariczaas Officer Barry Baricza
    112 episodes112 eps • 1977–1982
    Lou Wagner
    Lou Wagner
    • Harlan Arlissas Harlan Arliss
    81 episodes81 eps • 1978–1983
    Randi Oakes
    Randi Oakes
    • Officer Bonnie Clarkas Officer Bonnie Clark…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1977–1982
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Officer Jebediah Turneras Officer Jebediah Turner…
    60 episodes60 eps • 1977–1982
    Lew Saunders
    • Officer Gene Fritzas Officer Gene Fritz
    28 episodes28 eps • 1977–1979
    Tom Reilly
    • Officer Bobby 'Hot Dog' Nelsonas Officer Bobby 'Hot Dog' Nelson…
    23 episodes23 eps • 1982–1983
    Tina Gayle
    • Officer Kathy Linahanas Officer Kathy Linahan
    22 episodes22 eps • 1982–1983
    Brianne Leary
    • Officer Sindy Cahillas Officer Sindy Cahill
    21 episodes21 eps • 1978–1979
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    • Officer Benjamin Websteras Officer Benjamin Webster
    20 episodes20 eps • 1982–1983
    Bruce Penhall
    Bruce Penhall
    • Officer Bruce Nelsonas Officer Bruce Nelson…
    18 episodes18 eps • 1982–1983
    Caitlyn Jenner
    Caitlyn Jenner
    • Officer Steve McLeishas Officer Steve McLeish…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1981
    Gwynne Gilford
    Gwynne Gilford
    • Betty Getraeras Betty Getraer…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1979–1981
    Ellen Geer
    Ellen Geer
    • Julie Barrisas Julie Barris…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978–1982
    Alyscia Maxwell
    • Housewifeas Housewife…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978–1981
    • Creators
      • Rick Rosner
      • Paul Playdon(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jon was among the first characters on a television series to be identified as a Vietnam Veteran. It was one of the few shows to portray Vietnam Veterans in a positive manner. Larry Wilcox had served in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine during the Tet Offensive.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the series and regularly in later seasons, car crashes were shown involving vehicles getting airborne after rear-ending another vehicle. This does not happen in actual crashes. In some scenes the ramps used to launch the vehicles are visible.
    • Quotes

      [Jon announces his proposal for a trail bike task force]

      Officer Jon Baker: I'd like to nominate my partner, Frank Poncherello.

      Officer Francis Llewellyn 'Ponch' Poncherello: Hey, that's great. 'Cause when we first met, I was on a dirtbike.

      Officer Jon Baker: Uh, no, Ponch. When we first met, you had just fallen off a dirtbike.

    • Alternate versions
      After completing five seasons, CHiPs was sold into syndication in the fall of 1982. To help avoid viewer confusion between reruns and new episodes, MGM re-titled it CHiPs Patrol. This was redundant, as "CHP" is an acronym for "California Highway Patrol," making the complete series name California Highway Patrol Patrol.
    • Connections
      Featured in Space Ghost Coast to Coast: Lovesick (1996)

    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    CHiPs is the best
    "CHiPs" was the best of the late 70's early 80's it was what childhood was all about, i loved Ponch then and i still think that he is the best thing on a plate (being chips of course). The re-runs are still going on every day here in the UK on the channel bravo, we just cannot get enough.

    If you want more check out the great Taking care of chips site.

    we have lots of fun there, and welcome new members, from all over the place.

    Erika
    helpful•11
    1
    • CHPerika
    • May 3, 2004

    FAQ5

    • Why did Brianne Leary (Officer Sindy Cahill) leave the show in the middle of Season 3?
    • How come Jon carries a wooden truncheon on his belt kit and Ponch doesn't?
    • Did Erik Estrada really injure himself on the Chips set?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 1977 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • CHiPs Patrol
    • Filming locations
      • California Highway Patrol Central Station Los Angeles, 777 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rosner Television
      • MGM Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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