TV series
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
1954–1959, English, on ABC.
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is an American children's television program. Beginning in October 1954 until May 1959, 166 episodes originally aired on ABC television network. It starred child actor Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, who was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West. Texas-born actor James Brown appeared as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters. Co-stars included veteran actor Joe Sawyer and actor Rand Brooks from Gone with the Wind fame.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 164
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1959
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Latest episode
S5 E26: The Failure
Aired 8 May 1959
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- James BrownLt. Rip Masters · 164 ep
- Lee AakerCpl. Rusty · 164 ep
- Joe SawyerCast · 164 ep
- Rin-Tin-Tin IIRinty · 164 ep
- Rand BrooksCpl. Boone · 164 ep
- William ForrestMajor Swanson · 9 ep
- Tom McKeeHolt · 8 ep
- Dehl BertiCast · 4 ep
- Lee RobertsCast · 3 ep
- Sterling HollowaySorrowful Joe · 3 ep
- John PickardCast · 3 ep
- Nan LeslieCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 October 1954
- Last aired
- 8 May 1959
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin are there?
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin has 5 seasons and 164 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin finished?
Yes. The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin ended in 1959, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin on?
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin?
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