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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The Cop & The Kid' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The Cop & The Kid':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

December 4, 1975: Pilot
Season 1, episode 1

With Patsy Kelly (Brigid Murphy), Sharon Spelman (Mary Goodhew). A hard-boiled bachelor cop has his life turned upside down when a street-tough orphan and his dog are put in his protective custody. In the first episode, overweight and middle-aged Officer Murphy falls victim to an asthma attack while trying to apprehend a youthful black shoplifter and his pet.

December 11, 1975: You'll Look Great In Basic Black
Season 1, episode 2

With William Pierson (Zimmerman), Sharon Spelman (Mary Goodhew). Officer Frank Murphy is enthusiastic about an undercover assignment until he learns he has to dress like an old woman to catch a purse snatcher.

December 18, 1975: Notre Dame By 50
Season 1, episode 3

With Patsy Kelly (Brigid Murphy). Lucas learns a lesson from his father, that gambling doesn't pay. He decides to run a football pool instead -- setting up his operation in the police station.

December 25, 1975: A Little Understanding Goes A Short Way
Season 1, episode 4

With Arlene Golonka (Eileen). Lucas' truancy from school gets so bad that Murphy makes a deal with him to attend school regularly while making the pool hall off limits.

January 8, 1976: The Weekend Guest
Season 1, episode 5

With Marc McClure. Officer Murphy is asked by the station captain if he'd mind taking care of his young boy while he and his wife go away for a weekend.

January 22, 1976: The Hero
Season 1, episode 6

With Thalmus Rasulala (Lee Simpson). Frank has to prove to his kid that he's as good as a SWAT officer.

January 29, 1976: The Ballad Of Joe
Season 1, episode 7

With Terry Carter (Joe), Patsy Kelly (Brigid Murphy). Social worker Mary Goodhew thinks hot-headed officer Murphy could handle Lucas a lot better if he would learn to control his temper.

February 12, 1976: Not With My Teacher
Season 1, episode 8

With Arlene Golonka (Eileen). When Lucas' teacher summons Frank to school to discuss the kid's unsatisfactory work, the bachelor cop takes a liking to her.

March 4, 1976: The Ides Of Martha
Season 1, episode 9

With Lucille Benson (Martha). Frank is worried about a constant pain in his stomach and also about his chances for promotion. (Last show of the series.)


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