TV series
The Renegades
1983, English, on ABC. Created by Lawrence Gordon.
The Renegades is a short-lived ABC TV show from 1982 about a gang that is given the option of going to jail for their crimes or becoming a special police undercover unit. The star of The Renegades, and leader of the gang, was The Bandit played by Patrick Swayze. The gang's police handler is Captain Scanlon played by Kurtwood Smith. Kurtwood Smith went on to play the father in the That '70s Show.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Target: Marciano
Aired 8 April 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lawrence GordonCreator
- Patrick SwayzeBandit · 6 ep
- Randy BrooksEagle · 6 ep
- Paul MonesJ.T. · 6 ep
- Tracy ScogginsTracy · 6 ep
- Robert ThalerDancer · 6 ep
- Brian TochiDragon · 6 ep
- Kurtwood SmithCaptain Scanlon · 6 ep
- James LuisiLt. Marciano · 6 ep
- Fausto BaraGaucho · 6 ep
- Kelly PrestonLisa Primus · 1 ep
- Kelly CurtisCynthia Holtson · 1 ep
- Colleen RileyCandya · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 March 1983
- Last aired
- 8 April 1983
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The Renegades are there?
The Renegades has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The Renegades finished?
Yes. The Renegades ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Renegades?
If you liked The Renegades, try New York Undercover, Hill Street Blues, Crime Story.
Who created The Renegades?
The Renegades was created by Lawrence Gordon and stars Patrick Swayze, Randy Brooks, Paul Mones.