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Riptide

Riptide

created by Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell

1984 3 seasons 56 eps≈ 37h totalEndedNBCCrimeDramaAction & Adventure

The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 59 votes

Synopsis

The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.

The vibe

private investigatorlos angeles, californiaex soldierdetective agency

Cast

Perry KingPerry KingCody AllenJoe PennyJoe PennyNick RyderThom BrayThom BrayMurray Bozinsky

Creators

Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell

Network

NBC

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

56

Total runtime

≈ 37h

First aired

1984

Country

United States

Genres

CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

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