TV series
The Lawless Years
1959–1961, English, on NBC.
The Lawless Years is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from April 16 1959, to September 22, 1961. The series is the first of its kind set set during the Roaring 20s, having predated ABC's far more successful The Untouchables by six months. The series stars James Gregory and Robert Karnes.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1961
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Latest episode
S3 E20: Ike, the Novelty King
Aired 22 September 1961
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Robert KarnesMax Fields · 48 ep
- James GregoryBarney Ruditsky · 48 ep
- John VivyanCast · 9 ep
- Carol Eve RossenCast · 8 ep
- Paul RichardsCast · 6 ep
- Naomi StevensCast · 5 ep
- Milton FromeCast · 5 ep
- Dick WilsonCast · 4 ep
- Harry Dean StantonCast · 4 ep
- Robert EllensteinCast · 4 ep
- Al RuscioCast · 3 ep
- Peter BroccoCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 April 1959
- Last aired
- 22 September 1961
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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The Lawless Years: quick answers
Is The Lawless Years worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Lawless Years are there?
The Lawless Years has 3 seasons and 48 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Lawless Years finished?
Yes. The Lawless Years ended in 1961, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Lawless Years on?
The Lawless Years isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
The Lawless Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lawless Years is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Lawless Years?
If you liked The Lawless Years, try Kojak, Hill Street Blues, Baretta.