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Dan August

Detective August investigates crimes in his hometown of Santa Luisa, California, amidst complex personal relationships with familiar faces.

In the small town of Santa Luisa, California, Lt. Dan August, a seasoned homicide detective, delves into the mysteries of the city, often crossing paths with familiar faces, including his trusted partner Sgt. Wilentz, Chief of Police George Untermeyer, and other colleagues.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Murder by Proxy

1. Murder by Proxy

Aired: Sep 23, 1970

A high-speed racing incident turns deadly when a skilled driver loses control...

Episode 3 Love Is a Nickel Bag

3. Love Is a Nickel Bag

Aired: Oct 7, 1970

A tragic party turns deadly when a teenager overdoses, prompting a thrilling ...

Episode 4 The King Is Dead

4. The King Is Dead

Aired: Oct 14, 1970

Dan's college benefactor is murdered, and he's left doubting the official inv...

Episode 5 In the Eyes of God

5. In the Eyes of God

Aired: Oct 21, 1970

A former priest finds himself at the center of a murder investigation at a lo...

Episode 6 The Color of Fury

6. The Color of Fury

Aired: Oct 28, 1970

A defense attorney takes on a high-profile case involving a black activist ac...

Episode 7 Invitation to Murder

7. Invitation to Murder

Aired: Nov 4, 1970

The discovery of a socialite's body on the beach sparks a intricate inquiry, ...

Episode 8 The Union Forever

8. The Union Forever

Aired: Nov 11, 1970

The murder of a prominent union leader sends shockwaves through the community...

Episode 9 Epitaph for a Swinger

9. Epitaph for a Swinger

Aired: Nov 18, 1970

A shocking murder rocks a community that prides itself on uninhibited sexuali...

Episode 11 The Soldier

11. The Soldier

Aired: Dec 2, 1970

A missing parliamentarian is found murdered, and the investigation leads to a...

Episode 12 Quadrangle for Death

12. Quadrangle for Death

Aired: Dec 16, 1970

A sudden death on campus sparks turmoil, as a fired professor's bold defiance...

Episode 13 Passing Fair

13. Passing Fair

Aired: Dec 30, 1970

A cryptic file from a psychiatrist's office holds the key to unraveling the d...

Episode 14 The Titan

14. The Titan

Aired: Jan 7, 1970

A wealthy millionaire's murder sparks a tangled investigation, as detectives ...

Episode 15 Death Chain

15. Death Chain

Aired: Jan 21, 1971

A socialite's brutal rape and murder sparks a murder investigation, leading t...

Episode 17 The Law

17. The Law

Aired: Feb 4, 1971

A retired judge's world begins to crumble as he struggles to come to terms wi...

Episode 18 The Worst Crime

18. The Worst Crime

Aired: Feb 11, 1971

A double murder rocks a city park as a waitress and a housewife are found bru...

Episode 19 Circle of Lies

19. Circle of Lies

Aired: Feb 18, 1971

A car designer, struggling with intense pressure, becomes embroiled in a murd...

Episode 20 Trackdown

20. Trackdown

Aired: Feb 25, 1971

A relentless detective tracks down a sophisticated group of thieves who explo...

Episode 21 Bullet for a Hero

21. Bullet for a Hero

Aired: Mar 4, 1971

The murder investigation of a Vietnam veteran intensifies, while Dan's person...

Episode 22 The Manufactured Man

22. The Manufactured Man

Aired: Mar 11, 1971

The discovery of a campaign worker's brutal murder sets off a high-stakes pol...

Episode 23 The Meal Ticket

23. The Meal Ticket

Aired: Mar 18, 1971

Dan August investigates a young boxer's mysterious death from a methamphetami...

Episode 24 Days of Rage

24. Days of Rage

Aired: Mar 25, 1971

A police officer's murder investigation takes a shocking turn when the prime ...

Episode 25 Prognosis: Homicide

25. Prognosis: Homicide

Aired: Apr 1, 1971

A doctor's simple act of charity takes a dark turn when a stranger hands two ...

Episode 26 The Assassin

26. The Assassin

Aired: Apr 8, 1971

A sniper's deadly attack leaves Chief Untermeyer gravely injured and his clos...

Info about Dan August

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres:Drama, Crime