Harry Bellaver
Frank Arcaro
Series
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5.713 votes1958TV-MAEndedDramaCrimeAction & Adventure
Synopsis
“There are eight million stories in the Naked City.”
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. MeridianNow viewing1958-09-3040m6.0Detective Halloran's first day as a detective brings him face-to-face with a cop killer and his accomplice who're holding hostages at the New York Coliseum..
2. Nickel Ride1958-10-0730m7.0The detectives visit the aging captain of the Staten Island Ferry at the same time that armed robbers are executing a daring heist of an armored car traveling on the ferry.
3. Line of Duty1958-10-1440m6.0Det. Halloran easily kills a fleeing robber who's about to shoot him, but Halloran's lingering feelings of guilt make getting through the aftermath with the man's family anguish. Halloran's wife and Lieutenant support him throughout his search for meaning.
4. Sidewalk Fisherman1958-10-2130m8.0Gio, who lives by fishing coins out of sidewalk grates, longs to adopt an orphaned boy who he spins yarns for, as if Gio actually was a courageous deep-sea fisherman. By working 16 hours a day, old Gio saves money to adopt the boy, but in doing so violates the territorial rights of a local gang, who try to kill Gio.
5. The Violent Circle1958-10-2830m9.0Detective Halloran goes undercover as a patient in a hospital mental ward in an attempt to identify the murderer of patient who was a witness in a gang killing.- 6. Stakeout1958-11-0440m9.0A young detective works to redeem himself after lying about the circumstances of his partner's shooting death during a stakeout.
- 7. No More Rumbles1958-11-1130m6.0A young gang member is assigned to perform a revenge shooting after a member of his own gang is killed.
- 8. Belvedere Tower1958-11-1840m7.0A thief assaults milkmen and steals their uniforms in order to gain access to and rob from wealthy people's apartment buildings.
- 9. The Bird Guard1958-11-2530mA tiny island in Long Island Sound, ""Execution Rock,"" becomes a refuge for a frightened girl hiding from criminals.
- 10. The Other Face of Goodness1958-12-0230m9.0New York City detectives frantically hunt a killer who strangles married disabled women with a coat hanger, in their own homes.
- 11. Lady Bug, Lady Bug1958-12-0930m9.0A wealthy industrialist refuses to give in to an extortionist's demands even after the extortionist brutally assaults a neighbor girl and threatens the life of the man's alienated son.
- 12. Susquehanna 4-75981958-12-1630m7.0A naïve young woman, Carol Thomas, fresh to New York, gets a mysterious phone call on her new line from a woman who sounds to be in the process of being murdered. Carol is unable to get prompt action from the police, so she ill-advisedly decides to play detective herself.
- 13. And a Merry Christmas to the Force on Patrol1958-12-2330m6.0The precinct investigates a brazen Christmas Eve robbery and shooting by the notorious Marco Butcher and his brother.
- 14. The Explosive Heart1958-12-3030m8.0The detectives fight against time to unravel a plan to murder a Commander aboard his yacht.
- 15. The Manhole1959-01-0640m8.0When an elderly sewer worker learns that his son is the leader of a street gang, he begs him vainly to reform, and then tells police about his association. When the gang uses the sewers to escape after a jewel robbery, the old man follows them into the underground passages.
- 16. Even Crows Sing Good1959-01-1330m7.0In a vicious downpour, a killer prods a terrified man forward using a huge spear-gun. The man with the spear-gun is a meek New Yorker living with his mother, who disapproves of her son's fiancée.
- 17. Burst of Passion1959-01-2030mDetective Halloran helps hunt down a man whom he knows, and who has always been a well-liked solid citizen before suddenly snapping and going on a killing spree throughout the city.
- 18. Goodbye, My Lady Love1959-01-2730mMatty, a down-and-out alcoholic in the Bowery, is accused of robbing and murdering a man, then using the stolen money to buy a horse-drawn cart.
- 19. The Shield1959-02-0340mLt. Muldoon counsels the son of a patrolman who is trying to join the force, despite his mother's wishes that he not follow in his father's footsteps.
- 20. One to Get Lost1959-02-1030mGeorge Blake regrets having strayed from his wife, and terminates the affair just moments before the woman is murdered by another jealous man. Blake is the prime suspect, and works to clear his name and find the killer.
- 21. Hey, Teach!1959-02-1730mHalloran goes undercover as the home room teacher for a "modified-curriculum" high school class after their previous home room teacher fell out of the window to his death.
- 22. Ticker Tape1959-02-2430mThe detectives work to stymie a bomb threat during a ticker-tape parade for an Olympic champion.
- 23. Fire Island1959-03-0330mThe detectives hunt down bootleggers on Fire Island after they shoot a revenue agent.
- 24. Ten Cent Dreams1959-03-1030mA young immigrant hits a big score playing the numbers racket, but runs into complications collecting his winnings.
- 25. The Bumper1959-03-1740mAfter Lt. Muldoon is killed in a car wreck deliberately caused by a mob hit man, the detectives pull out all the stops in their search for the killer.
- 26. A Running of Bulls1959-03-2440mThe detectives are assigned to protect visiting Latin Americans dignitaries, including the adolescent son of a dictator and his bodyguard, a former bullfighter who is involved in a plot to kill the young man.
- 27. Fallen Star1959-03-3140mA young hotel bellhop is mixed up with a gang of card sharps preying upon the convention crowd, and who are responsible for the killing of one of their victims.
- 28. Beyond Truth1959-04-0740mA recurring nightmare haunts a murderer - that he's been framed. But when his loving wife begs the 65th Precinct's skeptical detectives to re-investigate, Arnold Fleischman refuses to co-operate with the police.
- 29. Baker's Dozen1959-04-1440mA former top mob assassin is lured out of retirement by the opportunity to kill a kingpin for his 13th hit.
- 30. The Rebirth1959-04-2140mA cleaning woman, tired of her hardscrabble life, robs a bank in an attempt to buy happiness.
- 31. Four Sweet Corners1959-04-2840mA soldier returns home to find that his baby sister has become part of a shoplifting ring that has attracted the detectives' attention.
- 32. The Sandman1959-05-0540mHalloran goes undercover at a construction yard to see if he can find a connection between a mob-hit victim and the mobster who likely ordered the hit.
- 33. Turn of Events1959-05-1230mA sleazy private detective, well known to Detective Parker, is murdered while on a case to find a mysterious young lady who worked in a dance club.
- 34. A Little Piece of the Action1959-05-1940mA payroll robbery gang hires a washed-up wheel man for a job that goes bad.
- 35. The Bloodhounds1959-05-2640mThe detectives babysit a couple of bloodhounds belonging to a man involved in an auto accident, putting the dogs to good use while searching for a missing girl.
- 36. The Scorpion Sting1959-06-0240mThe detectives investigate the source of numerous death threats that have been sent to a high-powered Madison Avenue agent having many real and perceived enemies.
- 37. Saw My Baby There1959-06-0940mA pregnant woman's father is trying to kill her husband in order to cover up a stolen goods racket in which the two have been involved.
- 38. The Canvas Bullet1959-06-1640mA washed-up boxer needs fast money and desperately wants to get back into the ring to earn it despite knowing his health is at risk.
- 39. A Wood of Thorns1959-06-2340mTo spare a condemned killer, Halloran forces his way into a kept woman's apartment the night of the execution.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Paul Burke
Adam Flint
Horace McMahon
Mike Parker
Lawrence Dobkin
Narrator (voice)
Nancy Malone
Libby Kingston
Availability
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naked City available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Naked City have?
Naked City has 4 seasons and 138 episodes.
When did Naked City first air?
Naked City first aired in 1958.
Is Naked City still running?
Naked City's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Naked City?
Naked City is classified as Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure.