
Code Red
Creator Laurence Heath · Channel ABC · Starring Lorne Greene, Andrew Stevens, Sam J. Jones
Code Red is an American drama series that ran from 1981 to 1982 on ABC and was produced by Irwin Allen. The series revolves around the family and crew of L.A. Battalion Fire Chief Joe Rorchek.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 20, 1981 · 90 minAs Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their first female crew member.
- Episode 2: 2. A Saved LifeNovember 1, 1981 · 60 minThe battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one who has been setting the blazes.
- Episode 3: 3. Death of a FiremanNovember 8, 1981 · 60 minJoe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the best man, takes Charlie's death very badly and freezes during a subsequent incident.
- Episode 4: 4. Dark FireNovember 15, 1981 · 60 minAn arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
- Episode 5: 5. The Little Girl Who Cried FireNovember 22, 1981 · 60 minDanny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twist when the visions start featuring Danny.
- Episode 6: 6. Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)November 29, 1981 · 60 minAn imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.
Show 15 more episodes
- Episode 7: 7. FireworksDecember 6, 1981 · 60 minA street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
- Episode 8: 8. Framed by FireDecember 13, 1981 · 60 minDanny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze with members of the group responsible for the fires.
- Episode 9: 9. From One Little SparkJanuary 3, 1982 · 60 minTask Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
- Episode 10: 10. WildfireJanuary 10, 1982 · 60 minA rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a mare about to foal.
- Episode 11: 11. My Life Is YoursJanuary 17, 1982 · 60 minAfter a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge against the innocent landlord.
- Episode 12: 12. Happy BirthdayJanuary 31, 1982 · 60 minDanny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.
- Episode 13: 13. RevengeFebruary 7, 1982 · 60 minThe Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blames Ted that injured him.
- Episode 14: 14. BurnoutFebruary 14, 1982 · 60 minOverstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
- Episode 15: 15. Trapped by TimeFebruary 21, 1982 · 60 minDanny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
- Episode 16: 16. Trial by FireFebruary 28, 1982 · 60 minA single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
- Episode 17: 17. Riddle in the FlamesMarch 14, 1982 · 60 minA pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.
- Episode 18: 18. No EscapeMarch 21, 1982 · 60 minA drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.
- Episode 19: 19. Fire BelowJuly 11, 1982 · 60 minAn old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and their lives in danger. The crew struggles to rescue them.
- Episode 20: 20. Land of Make Believe
- Episode 21: Episode 21
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Credits
- Lorne GreeneBattalion Chief Joe Rorchek · 21 episodes
- Andrew StevensTed Rorchek · 21 episodes
- Sam J. JonesChris Rorchek · 21 episodes
- Martina DeignanHaley Green · 21 episodes
- Julie AdamsAnn Rorchek · 21 episodes
- Adam RichDanny Blake · 21 episodes
- Laurence HeathCreator
- Phil BondelliDirector · 5 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 90 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- September 20, 1981
- LAST AIRED
- July 11, 1982

























