The Sweeney

The Sweeney

ENDED4 Seasons53 Episodes7.9
NetworkITV1
First AiredJan 2, 1975
Last AiredDec 28, 1978
Runtime60 min
Created ByIan Kennedy Martin

Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.

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Cast

John Thaw
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter

Seasons & Episodes4 seasons · 53 episodes

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Messenger of the Gods
E1Messenger of the Gods
Sep 7, 1978
Regan and Carter have a suspect in mind for the theft of a consignment of mercury, but he has an alibi.
Hard Men
E2Hard Men
Sep 14, 1978
Regan and Carter are reluctantly teamed up with a Scottish officer.
Drag Act
E3Drag Act
Sep 21, 1978
The Sweeney get incorrect information from informants, allowing a gang of villains to make off with some contraband alcohol.
Trust Red
E4Trust Red
Sep 28, 1978
After a criminal dies during a robbery, Regan and Carter can find no leads.
Nightmare
E5Nightmare
Oct 5, 1978
Regan's girlfriend has a nightmare that has similarities to a deadly incident.
Money, Money, Money
E6Money, Money, Money
Oct 12, 1978
Regan and Carter try to catch a man trying to blackmail a pools winner about the part he played in a robbery.
Bait
E7Bait
Oct 19, 1978
Regan is determined to nail a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde.
The Bigger They Are
E8The Bigger They Are
Oct 26, 1978
Regan discovers that successful people will stop at nothing to keep skeletons buried.
Feet of Clay
E9Feet of Clay
Nov 2, 1978
Regan is asked to help a criminal from his past, whose son has been kidnapped.
One of Your Own
E10One of Your Own
Nov 9, 1978
Carter winds up behind bars in an attempt to solve a jewellery robbery.
Hearts and Minds
E11Hearts and Minds
Nov 23, 1978
Regan 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.
Latin Lady
E12Latin Lady
Nov 30, 1978
A rich gynaecologist is attacked by a gang of villains who rob him of his suitcase.
Victims
E13Victims
Dec 14, 1978
Carter discovers that an informant was involved in the shooting of a colleague.
Jack or Knave
E14Jack or Knave
Dec 28, 1978
Regan 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.

About The Sweeney

The Sweeney is a action & adventure, drama, crime series on ITV1. The show first aired on Jan 2, 1975 and currently has 4 seasons and 53 episodes. The Sweeney has ended after 4 seasons. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes John Thaw, Dennis Waterman. Created by Ian Kennedy Martin.

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