Catching Killers
Overview
Catching Killers delves into the chilling world of true crime, spotlighting law enforcement and legal teams as they work tirelessly to capture and convict some of the most notorious murderers. Each episode presents a gripping dual narrative, showcasing harrowing cases from various corners of the globe. Through interviews and dramatic reenactments, viewers gain insight into the relentless pursuit of justice against violent criminals, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by those on the front lines of crime fighting.
Episodes
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1
Concrete Valley, Neon Sky
In the series' opening episode, the atmosphere is charged with tension due to the presence of various street gangs. The Rookies face the daunting task...
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Murder by Committee
In Australia, a team of detectives is on the trail of five men responsible for the brutal rape and murder of an innocent victim. Meanwhile, in Los An...
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Clan Connected Killers
In Ohio, law enforcement successfully apprehends two brothers who instill fear in the community by sexually assaulting and murdering young couples. Me...
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2
Dead, Like a Lost Dream
During their regular patrols, Terry and Willie stumble upon a small-time thief entangled in a much bigger fur smuggling operation. The thief offers to...
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3
Killing for Cash (TV Episode 2020)
In Georgia, investigators pursue a hired assassin through multiple states, only to shift their focus to the wealthy client orchestrating the hit, tra...
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3
The Informant
Willie finds himself caught in the crossfire when a masked criminal, resembling a monster, accidentally shoots him in the leg, leaving him temporarily...
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4
Killing Couples
In Italy, the prestigious Carabiniere Police Force apprehends a tragic couple responsible for the gruesome murder of an innocent family. Meanwhile, in...
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4
The Commitment
Terry and Willie find themselves drawn to Brother Toby, a former drug addict who has transformed into an evangelist dedicated to assisting others in o...
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5
Covenant with Death
A man posing as a police officer abducts the daughter of the affluent Sloan family. The Police Squad swiftly mobilizes in response to the abduction. T...
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6
Time is the Fire
Title: Time is the Fire Plot: Young Andrea Sloan is abducted and taken hostage for a ransom demand. As the situation unfolds, unexpected twists arise...
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7
The Bear That Didn't Get Up
Danko and his team are tasked with safeguarding a crucial witness, which means they must be vigilant about who comes to the prison. When a hitman pose...
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8
Dirge for Sunday
Title: Dirge for Sunday Plot: Charged with safeguarding a crucial witness, Danko and his team must be vigilant about who enters the prison. A hitman ...
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9
The Good Die Young
Following the shocking murders of three women, the Police Squad springs into action. To crack the case and avert more killings, they bring in two fema...
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10
To Taste of Terror
Determined to show he's not just an 'old man,' Officer Danko pursues a fleeing suspect and successfully captures him. Meanwhile, his colleagues Webste...
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11
A Deadly Velocity
The rookies are assigned to safeguard a polarizing Army General who has just come back from Vietnam. Their mission involves navigating mob influence w...
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12
A Bloody Shade of Blue
Wyatt, a seasoned police officer, finds himself increasingly unhinged as his ranch faces demolition due to a proposed freeway project. The stress of l...
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13
A Very Special Piece of Ground
The rookies are on the trail of a missing girl, with their best lead being a tattooed foot. However, they lack a crucial detail: the man who presents ...
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14
Rabbits on the Runway
Gillis finds himself in a dire predicament when he encounters a young boy trapped inside a burning police vehicle. Faced with a heart-wrenching choice...
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15
Tarnished Idol
Title: Tarnished Idol Plot: During their time away from work, the rookie officers find themselves engaged in a summer camp designed for troubled yout...
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16
Crossfire
Title: Crossfire Plot: A desperate drug addict plans to steal 82 million dollars' worth of seized cocaine. However, he quickly realizes that his sche...
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17
Snow Job
Terry Webster finds himself drawn into a troubling situation when an old acquaintance launches an assault on a patrol officer. Determined to uncover t...
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18
Point of Impact
A bold scheme is devised by the wife of a convict to free a prisoner: an unsuspecting police officer, who is vulnerable and in the middle of surgery, ...
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19
Three Hours to Kill
A gravely ill young boy anxiously awaits a compatible bone marrow donor, knowing that he won't survive without a transplant. The major hurdle is his f...
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20
The Wheel of Fortune (a.k.a.) The Wheel of Death
Title: The Wheel of Fortune (a.k.a.) The Wheel of Death Plot: The rookie team sets out to dismantle a theft ring by shifting their focus from the g...
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21
Life Robbery (a.k.a.) Tribute to a Veteran
The rookies find themselves facing a challenging court case. Although the situation seems straightforward, with a clear manslaughter conviction in sig...
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22
A Farewell Tree from Marly
The rookies face a challenge that could be even more daunting than dealing with a nurse who harbors resentment towards all cops. They learn that her y...
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23
Easy Money
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Cauldron
Willie and Terry find themselves abducted by a deranged criminal on the brink of death. Left stranded in the desert, the two rookie officers face a di...
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Margin for Error
During a routine patrol, Gillis and Danko unexpectedly come across a robbery in progress. They quickly call for backup, and a seasoned police team arr...
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3
Deadly Cage
Webster is invited to take on the part of a prisoner at the State Prison, donning an inmate's disguise to support the cause of prison reform. However,...
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Frozen Smoke
Title: Chilling Shadows Plot: Juvenile detail is usually seen as an uncomplicated assignment, but for Willie, it proves to be a profound challenge. D...
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Get Ryker
After Lieutenant Ryker is injured by a vengeful ex-prisoner, Jill, who is Danko's wife, is tasked with his protection. As the danger escalates and Jil...
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Cry Wolf
A solitary woman living by the seaside reaches out to the police for help. Willie and Terry dismiss the call as just another routine report, but soon ...
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A Matter of Justice (a.k.a.) Justice for Jill Danko
Title: A Matter of Justice (also known as) Justice for Jill Danko Plot: While out for dinner with her husband Mike, Jill Danko becomes gravely injure...
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Blood Brother
Jimmy Webster, like many Vietnam veterans, struggles with feelings of resentment towards society for rejecting him upon his return. Finding it difficu...
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Code 261
A young nurse faces a harrowing experience after being assaulted in the underground parking lot of Memorial Hospital. The rookie staff members rally a...
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10
Prayers Unanswered, Prayers Unheard
Title: Silent Cries, Hidden Truths Plot: Lieutenant Ryker is appointed to lead a crucial investigation following the shocking murder of a priest and ...
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11
Down Home Boy
During a telethon featuring a renowned country western star, the police department is asked to provide additional security. The rookie officers are ta...
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12
Lots of Trees and a Running Stream
Jill's past catches up with her when an ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly at her house while Mike is away. This surprise visitor seems gravely ill, w...
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Another Beginning for Ben Fuller
A former police lieutenant steps in to assist with the inquiry surrounding a brutal assault that has affected his closest friend.
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14
Sound of Silence
Willie's young female friend is filled with dread upon learning that she has diabetes. Overwhelmed by her fear, she seeks refuge at a drug rehabilitat...
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15
Trial by Doubt
Willie Gillis is paired with a veteran officer for his patrol shift when tragedy strikes, and the older man is suddenly killed. After the suspect is a...
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The Authentic Death of Billy Stomper
Title: The Genuine Demise of Billy Stomper Plot: A university student from Jamaica sees the assassination of a well-known drug dealer. In the afterma...
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The Late Mr. Brent
Mike and Jill Danko's relationship is under pressure due to Mike's intense concern for the widow of a man he had to kill while on duty. This situation...
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The Teacher
Title: The Mentor Plot: The newcomers face off against 'The Mentor,' a former inmate who orchestrates a series of meticulously planned heists by mani...
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Eyewitness
Title: Eyewitness Plot: A young man exhibiting a Jekyll and Hyde personality presents a challenge for Terry and Willie as he provides them with detai...
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Something Less Than a Man
Ryker's former friend, who was once a respected police officer but has fallen into a life of alcoholism, finds himself wrongfully accused of murdering...
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Rolling Thunder
Title: Rolling Thunder Plot: The Ludlow precinct launches a new initiative called the Police Cadet Program. During this program, one eager participan...
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Time Lock
A clever young criminal takes Terry and three women, including a pregnant one, captive in a bank vault as part of his scheme to secure the release of ...
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23
Death Watch
Two former inmates are roaming the city, spreading a contagious strain of meningitis. When Willie comes into contact with the disease while performing...
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An Ugly Way to Die
Title: A Grim Path to Justice Plot: Terry Webster is tasked with mentoring his new partner, rookie Chris Owens, as they investigate a series of suspi...
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Key Witness
A woman and her married boyfriend, a doctor, witness the murder of a construction company owner. Fearing a scandal, the doctor prevents her from speak...
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Legacy of Death
Title: Shadows of Sacrifice Plot: Chris teams up with a fellow officer who intentionally places himself in dangerous scenarios, hoping to die while o...
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Death at 6 A.M.
A group of four thrill-seeking friends takes a joyride in a stolen pickup, but their thrill-seeking escapade spirals into a nightmare of robbery and m...
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Walk a Tightrope
Two law students, driven by a desire for vengeance over a girl’s death, decide to implicate Terry Webster, believing he is to blame for the murder o...
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Judgment
The children of a man who recently passed away in prison are set on avenging their father's death by targeting the judge who sentenced him. The rookie...
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Johnny Lost His Gun
Title: Johnny Misplaced His Weapon Plot: Mike is taken aback when his wife and fellow recruits inform him that an old buddy from his Air Force days h...
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Prelude to Vengeance
After Terry helps deliver a baby, the rookies form a bond with the child's mother, who happens to be the girlfriend of a robber. This connection puts ...
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9
Vendetta
After a decade of recovery from injuries sustained during a market robbery, a dedicated police officer reclaims his badge. Driven by the desire for ju...
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10
The Old Neighborhood
Lt. Ryker leaves his office to look into a local protection racket operating in his childhood neighborhood.
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11
A Test of Courage
The Rookies are on a mission to track down the culprits behind a series of armed robberies targeting gun stores across the city.
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12
The Assassin
Title: The Hitman Plot: Chris's photographer friend inadvertently captures a hired killer in one of her images. The inexperienced team is tasked with...
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13
Blue Christmas
Title: A Holiday to Remember Plot: On Christmas Eve, after handling various minor issues throughout the town, the rookie officers gather for a festiv...
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14
Take Over
Title: Power Shift Plot: Following the arrest of a crime syndicate leader, the remaining members of the gang devise a scheme to seize control and mai...
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15
The Saturday Night Special
The episode delves into the risks associated with gun ownership as the rookies embark on a mission to seek justice for a man who was accidentally shot...
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16
The Hunting Ground
Mike's enthusiastic new partner takes his dedication a step too far, as he is discovered using his free time to track down drug dealers. This intense ...
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Solomon's Dilemma
In a supermarket parking lot, a woman’s son is snatched away, yet when the rookie officers interview her, she insists that nothing happened. Both sh...
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Angel
The rookies are tasked with gathering enough evidence to apprehend Tommy, who is luring young girls into dubious professions for profit.
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The Shield
The rookies find themselves entangled in a case of mistaken identity when they arrest an innocent man for the murder of a police officer.
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S.W.A.T. (1)
Harrelson leads the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a group skilled in managing high-stakes crises. His no-nonsense approach to policing frustrates ...
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S.W.A.T. (2)
Harrelson leads the Special Weapons and Tactics team, a specialized unit designed to manage highly explosive scenarios. His tough, no-nonsense approac...
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A Deadly Image
Lt. Ryker reveals a softer side as he forms a bond with a troubled young girl who brings back memories of the daughter he had to place for adoption. H...
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Lamb to the Slaughter
After burglar Brad Gifford is captured, his resentful son, Jody, who has just lost his mother, finds refuge at Lambert Hall. There, he forms a bond wi...
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Reading Writing and Angel Dust
Following the heartbreaking loss of a talented high school student, the new recruits band together to eliminate the drug dealers from the school groun...
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One-Way Street to Nowhere
Title: Dead End to Oblivion Plot: Mike sustains severe injuries while attempting to apprehend the head of a radical faction, leading to a chaotic sta...
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Someone Who Cares
A nine-year-old girl, whose identity remains unknown, is tragically struck by a vehicle after two carefree "swinging single" men lace her lunch with d...
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Ladies Day (a.k.a.) Ladies Kill, Too
Jill is employed at a women's prison where she is tackling a diphtheria outbreak. In response to the poor food and working conditions, the inmates dec...
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Reign of Terror
Pat Stevens and Glen Barton, two young criminals, hold up ticket agent Brewster and injure rookie officer Chris in the process. Mailman Charlie Brooks...
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Death Lady
After a jewelry store heist goes wrong, a female officer finds herself held responsible for her partner's death. Determined to clear her name and rega...
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Measure of Mercy
The new recruits are called to look into a theft at Memorial Hospital. The blood bank has been raided, and its supplies were sold on the black market,...
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A Time to Mourn
Chris is taken aback when his sister shows up unexpectedly. He’s currently facing suspension for taking matters into his own hands after confronting...
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The Torch Man
A man recently released from prison is determined to turn his life around and stay on the right path. However, his past catches up with him when his f...
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Invitation to a Rumble
Title: Call to Battle Plot: Terry finds himself struck by a vehicle operated by the notorious gang leader from his former neighborhood. As tension es...
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Reluctant Hero
Title: Unlikely Champion Plot: A novice inadvertently defeats a seasoned hitman and is hailed as a "hero." The assassin, furious at the unexpected lo...
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13
Dead Heat
Title: Dead Heat Plot: While looking into a significant robbery at a department store, Chris and Terry find themselves in a precarious situation when...
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14
The Voice of Thunder
Following a string of Sunday explosions targeting adult bookstores and massage parlors throughout the city, Chris and Terry notice that a particular g...
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15
The Code Five Affair
The new recruits set up surveillance at a deserted factory where a heroin transaction is expected to occur. They successfully confiscate the drugs and...
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Shadow of a Man
After his partner is murdered during a robbery, Forest, a hardened police officer, decides to take $10,000 from the crime scene. In response, Lt. Ryke...
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Eye for an Eye
Title: Retribution's Path Plot: After enduring eighteen years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, a man becomes resolute in his quest for venge...
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Sudden Death (a.k.a.) Return from the Past
Mike, a Vietnam veteran and ex-helicopter pilot, finds himself targeted by a disturbed former prisoner of war. The ex-POW holds Mike responsible for h...
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From Out of the Darkness
Determined to uncover the truth, Terry makes it his mission to track down the killer of Dan Kennedy, a former police officer who had transitioned into...
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The Mugging
Following the brutal murder of a woman at the hands of three addicts, her son, a physician at the hospital where Jill is employed, declares his plan t...
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Blue Movie, Blue Death
The rookies are tasked with undercover missions aimed at taking down a pornographic film company run by a syndicate, which has been linked to the trag...
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Deliver Me From Innocence
A terrified sixteen-year-old boy finds himself in a dire situation, having to take the fall for the offenses of a drug addict he's gotten tangled up w...
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Journey to Oblivion
After a gambler murders his creditor, Jill Danko witnesses the act, putting her life in danger as the gambler and his partner plot to eliminate her. T...