Code Red

1981–1982 · Ended · 1 season · 21 episodes · Drama · United States

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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21 episodes · September 1981 – July 1982
  1. Episode 1: 1. PilotSeptember 20, 1981 · 90 min
    As 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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. A Saved LifeNovember 1, 1981 · 60 min
    The 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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Death of a FiremanNovember 8, 1981 · 60 min
    Joe 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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Dark FireNovember 15, 1981 · 60 min
    An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
  5. Episode 5: 5. The Little Girl Who Cried FireNovember 22, 1981 · 60 min
    Danny 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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)November 29, 1981 · 60 min
    An 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
  1. Episode 7: 7. FireworksDecember 6, 1981 · 60 min
    A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Framed by FireDecember 13, 1981 · 60 min
    Danny 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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. From One Little SparkJanuary 3, 1982 · 60 min
    Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
  4. Episode 10: 10. WildfireJanuary 10, 1982 · 60 min
    A 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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. My Life Is YoursJanuary 17, 1982 · 60 min
    After 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.
  6. Episode 12: 12. Happy BirthdayJanuary 31, 1982 · 60 min
    Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.
  7. Episode 13: 13. RevengeFebruary 7, 1982 · 60 min
    The 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.
  8. Episode 14: 14. BurnoutFebruary 14, 1982 · 60 min
    Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
  9. Episode 15: 15. Trapped by TimeFebruary 21, 1982 · 60 min
    Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
  10. Episode 16: 16. Trial by FireFebruary 28, 1982 · 60 min
    A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
  11. Episode 17: 17. Riddle in the FlamesMarch 14, 1982 · 60 min
    A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.
  12. Episode 18: 18. No EscapeMarch 21, 1982 · 60 min
    A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.
  13. Episode 19: 19. Fire BelowJuly 11, 1982 · 60 min
    An 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.
  14. Episode 20: 20. Land of Make Believe
  15. Episode 21: Episode 21

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
90 minutes
FIRST AIRED
September 20, 1981
LAST AIRED
July 11, 1982

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