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.
Cast: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
TV-PGHDCC
13 episodes
1. RingerAfter Regan’s car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney’s target.TV-PGCCJan 2, 1975
2. JackpotRegan’s flying squad falls under suspicion after they apprehend a gang of hijackers, but a bag with 35,000 pounds in it has somehow disappeared.TV-PGCCJan 9, 1975
3. Thin IceRegan clashes with an arrogant police superintendent when a crime kingpin is allowed to leave the country and go to France.TV-PGCCJan 16, 1975
4. Queen’s PawnAfter a high-powered lawyer gets three petty thugs off on a murder charge, Regan is authorized to use whatever means necessary to bring the hoodlums in.TV-PGCCJan 23, 1975
5. JigsawRegan is convinced that Eddie Boyse, a recently released career criminal, is responsible for a robbery, but Boyse was with Regan when the crime occurred.TV-PGCCJan 30, 1975
6. Night OutWhen the Superintendent finds out that there is a bank robbery in progress on a Saturday afternoon, he assigns Regan to visit an old girlfriend whose apartment is adjacent.TV-PGCCFeb 6, 1975
7. The PlacerRegan adopts a new identity as an ex-con and goes undercover as a truck driver to expose a hijacking ring.TV-PGCCFeb 13, 1975
8. Cover StoryIt’s unclear whether a beautiful crime reporter is involved with a criminal gang or just a catspaw.TV-PGCCFeb 20, 1975
9. Golden BoyWhen seedy informant Harry Fuller is spotted by Regan in a pub flush with money, he knows something is up and interrogates Harry.TV-PGCCFeb 27, 1975
10. Stoppo DriverAfter their own getaway driver is killed fleeing police, a gang blackmails a young policeman into being their driver by kidnapping his bride.TV-PGCCMar 6, 1975- 11. Big SpenderThe Smith Brothers, a vicious group of mobsters, abandon their usual strong-arm tactics to run a parking ticket scam at a car park.TV-PGCCMar 13, 1975
12. Contact BreakerAfter Danny Keever, a convict on weekend release and due for parole, is framed in a bank robbery, Regan works to clear him.TV-PGCCMar 20, 1975
13. AbductionAfter Regan gets a tip about an upcoming robbery from a trusted informant, the gang kidnaps his daughter to blackmail him into inaction.TV-PGCCMar 27, 1975
The Sweeney
★ 8.1/1019754 seasons53 episodesEnded
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ian Kennedy Martin
- Cast
- John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
- Studio
- Thames Television, Euston Films
