TV series
The Oldest Rookie
1987–1988, English, on CBS. Created by Gil Grant.
Ike Porter, a middle-aged deputy chief in charge of public relations, decides to leave his desk job to become a street cop.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E14: Luck, Be A Lady
Aired 13 January 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gil GrantCreator
- Paul SorvinoIke Porter · 14 ep
- D.W. MoffettTony Jonas · 14 ep
- Marshall BellGordon Lane · 14 ep
- Raymond J. BarryMarco Zaga · 14 ep
- Judy KainMolly Garber · 2 ep
- Paul ProvenzaCast · 1 ep
- Joe DorseyCast · 1 ep
- Nancy DussaultCast · 1 ep
- Laura MaloneCast · 1 ep
- Michelle JoynerCast · 1 ep
- Geoffrey LewisIke's Friend · 1 ep
- Leah AyresCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 September 1987
- Last aired
- 13 January 1988
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Oldest Rookie has 1 season and 14 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Oldest Rookie finished?
Yes. The Oldest Rookie ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Oldest Rookie?
If you liked The Oldest Rookie, try T. J. Hooker, Rookie Blue, Hill Street Blues.
Who created The Oldest Rookie?
The Oldest Rookie was created by Gil Grant and stars Paul Sorvino, D.W. Moffett, Marshall Bell.