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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 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0Messenger of the Gods
1978-09-07Regan and Carter have a suspect in mind for the theft of a consignment of mercury, but he has an alibi.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.0Hard Men
1978-09-14Regan and Carter are reluctantly teamed up with a Scottish officer.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.0Drag Act
1978-09-21The Sweeney get incorrect information from informants, allowing a gang of villains to make off with some contraband alcohol.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Trust Red
1978-09-28After a criminal dies during a robbery, Regan and Carter can find no leads.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.0Nightmare
1978-10-05Regan's girlfriend has a nightmare that has similarities to a deadly incident.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Money, Money, Money
1978-10-12Regan and Carter try to catch a man trying to blackmail a pools winner about the part he played in a robbery.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Bait
1978-10-19Regan is determined to nail a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 1.0The Bigger They Are
1978-10-26Regan discovers that successful people will stop at nothing to keep skeletons buried.
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E09
Episode 9
Feet of Clay
1978-11-02Regan is asked to help a criminal from his past, whose son has been kidnapped.
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E10
Episode 10
One of Your Own
1978-11-09Carter winds up behind bars in an attempt to solve a jewellery robbery.
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E11
Episode 11
Hearts and Minds
1978-11-23Regan and Carter get caught up in a plot to prevent a foreign head of state from getting his hands on an experimental drug to treat his heart condition.
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E12
Episode 12
Latin Lady
1978-11-30A rich gynaecologist is attacked by a gang of villains who rob him of his suitcase.
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E13
Episode 13
Victims
1978-12-14Carter discovers that an informant was involved in the shooting of a colleague.
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E14
Episode 14
Jack or Knave
1978-12-28Regan finds himself in deep trouble when an allegation of corruption is made by the Police Complaints Department. A security van is robbed, and a guard identifies one of the robbers.
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John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter