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TV series

The Man Behind the Badge

1953–1958, English, on CBS.

The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford. Years later, Bickford appeared as one of the owners of Shiloh Ranch in the NBC western series, The Vrginian. In its first season, The Man Behind the Badge aired on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EST opposite ABC's Jukebox Jury.

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Seasons
2
Episodes
90
Episode length
30 min
Status
Ended in 1958

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The Man Behind the Badge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S2 E32: The Case of the Guardian Angel

Aired 13 August 1958

Seasons 2

Details

First aired
11 October 1953
Last aired
13 August 1958
Network
CBS
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Scripted
police

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The Man Behind the Badge has 2 seasons and 90 episodes, about 30 minutes each.

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Yes. The Man Behind the Badge ended in 1958, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is The Man Behind the Badge on?

The Man Behind the Badge isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

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What shows are like The Man Behind the Badge?

If you liked The Man Behind the Badge, try Hill Street Blues, The Bill, Baretta.

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