Adam-12 just can't seem to get a break. They've had two flat tires in two days, about which the other units are giving them constant ribbing. And on their current shift, Malloy and Reed just aren't getting any calls or coming across any crimes, making them feel like they're not earning their paycheck. Whatever calls they are getting are either things about which they have no authority, or are rather mundane. When they do get what sounds like an exciting call, another unit beats them to the scene, or they are directed to a much less exciting call instead. And even when something exciting seems to be happening in their vicinity, they are on their code 7 lunch break. The last call of their shift may change the excitement level of their work, but is a potentially life threatening one, including for them.
—Huggo