
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 90
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1958
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Latest episode
S2 E32: The Case of the Guardian Angel
Aired 13 August 1958
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Norman RoseSelf - Narrator · 52 ep
- Charles BickfordSelf - Narrator · 38 ep
- Harry ShannonCast · 1 ep
- Jack WardenCast · 1 ep
- Robert BrayCast · 1 ep
- Ellen CorbyCast · 1 ep
- Don OreckCast · 1 ep
- Charles MeredithCast · 1 ep
- Willis BoucheyFrank Ellis · 1 ep
- Paul BrinegarCast · 1 ep
- Rhys WilliamsCast · 1 ep
- Frank JenksCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 October 1953
- Last aired
- 13 August 1958
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Man Behind the Badge: quick answers
Is The Man Behind the Badge worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Man Behind the Badge are there?
The Man Behind the Badge has 2 seasons and 90 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Man Behind the Badge finished?
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.)
The Man Behind the Badge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Man Behind the Badge?
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