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The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
- Created by:
- Ian Kennedy Martin
- Cast:
- John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- ITV1
Episode guide
Seasons
Series 3
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Selected Target
1976-09-06While in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery.
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E02
Episode 2
In from the Cold
1976-09-13Regan and Carter go after Billy Medhurst, implicated in a robbery that resulted in a policeman being shot and crippled. But is the past clouding Regan's judgement?
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.0Visiting Fireman
1976-09-20Regan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Tomorrow Man
1976-09-27Regan is assigned to ensure the safe shipment of a gold bullion consignment.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0Taste of Fear
1976-10-04How will new recruit Bob Hargreaves cope with an investigation into a violent burglary?
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E06
Episode 6
Bad Apple
1976-10-11Regan and Carter go undercover to assess corruption charges made against CID officers.
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E07
Episode 7
May
1976-10-25Regan tries to help out the son of a friend when the lad is implicated in an assault.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.0Sweet Smell of Succession
1976-11-08Regan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.0Down to You, Brother
1976-11-22Regan is fitted up by an ex-con to get his daughter's dodgy boyfriend out of the picture.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Pay Off
1976-11-29Carter's girlfriend asks him to find a missing villain, but Regan is suspicious.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.0Loving Arms
1976-12-06Regan must find the source of illegal guns that are flooding the market.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0Lady Luck
1976-12-13Regan knows the identity of a robber, but has a difficult time proving his guilt.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 10.0On the Run
1976-12-20An armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.
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John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
