TV series
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974–1975, English, on ABC. Created by Jeffrey Grant Rice.
A hard-bitten reporter with a nose for news and an open mind.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E20: The Sentry
Aired 28 March 1975
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jeffrey Grant RiceCreator
- Darren McGavinCarl Kolchak · 20 ep
- Simon OaklandTony Vincenzo · 20 ep
- Jack GrinnageRon Updyke · 20 ep
- Ruth McDevittEmily Cowles · 4 ep
- John FiedlerGordon Spangler · 3 ep
- Carol Ann SusiMonique Marmelstein · 3 ep
- Richard KielThe Monster · 2 ep
- Ramon BieriCaptain Joe Baker · 2 ep
- Keenan WynnCapt. Joe 'Mad Dog' Siska · 2 ep
- Dennis McCarthyBallistics Man · 2 ep
- Tom AnfinsenExhibit Guest (uncredited) · 2 ep
- Robert EastonBernard Carmichael · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1974
- Last aired
- 28 March 1975
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker: quick answers
Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Kolchak: The Night Stalker are there?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker finished?
Yes. Kolchak: The Night Stalker ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Kolchak: The Night Stalker on?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Kolchak: The Night Stalker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Kolchak: The Night Stalker?
If you liked Kolchak: The Night Stalker, try The Pretender, John Doe, Nancy Drew.
Who created Kolchak: The Night Stalker?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker was created by Jeffrey Grant Rice and stars Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage.