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M Squad

Lieutenant Frank Ballinger, a member of the Chicago Police Department's elite M Squad, tackles high-stakes crime-fighting missions.

In the gritty streets of Chicago, a top-notch detective team, headed by Captain Grey, takes on the corrupt forces within their own department, while Lieutenant Frank Ballinger operates independently to bring criminals to justice.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Golden Look

1. The Golden Look

Aired: Sep 20, 1957

The investigation into a bank robbery suspect reaches a fever pitch as detect...

Episode 2 The Watchdog

2. The Watchdog

Aired: Sep 27, 1957

A desperate search ensues as detectives give chase to a burglar, but their pu...

Episode 3 Neighborhood Killer

3. Neighborhood Killer

Aired: Oct 4, 1957

A team of elite operatives embarks on a treacherous mission to take down a ru...

Episode 4 Pete Loves Mary

4. Pete Loves Mary

Aired: Oct 11, 1957

A team of skilled law enforcement officials is hot on the trail of a ruthless...

Episode 5 Face of Evil

5. Face of Evil

Aired: Oct 18, 1957

A crucial eyewitness account yields a breakthrough in the murder investigatio...

Episode 6 Street of Fear

6. Street of Fear

Aired: Nov 1, 1957

A Chicago detective goes undercover as a furniture salesman to infiltrate the...

Episode 7 The Matinee Trade

7. The Matinee Trade

Aired: Nov 8, 1957

A detective's probe into organized crime reveals a shocking link to a trusted...

Episode 8 The Hard Case

8. The Hard Case

Aired: Nov 15, 1957

A tarnished reputation and a high-stakes jewelry store heist propel Lt. Frank...

Episode 9 Killer in Town

9. Killer in Town

Aired: Nov 22, 1957

The Chicago police are in a frantic pursuit to capture a cop killer who has m...

Episode 10 Diamond Hard

10. Diamond Hard

Aired: Nov 29, 1957

Lt. Frank Ballinger investigates Hazel, a bar girl with a troubled past, and ...

Episode 11 The Alibi Witness

11. The Alibi Witness

Aired: Dec 6, 1957

A mysterious stranger comes forward, confessing to a horrific crime that Wall...

Episode 12 The Specialists

12. The Specialists

Aired: Dec 13, 1957

Lt. Frank Ballinger is tasked with protecting three entrepreneurs embroiled i...

Episode 13 Family Portrait

13. Family Portrait

Aired: Dec 20, 1957

Lt. Frank Ballinger's search for justice is ignited when his partner is bruta...

Episode 14 The Palace Guard

14. The Palace Guard

Aired: Dec 27, 1957

Tommy Hatch, a notorious gangster, is put under police protection as rival ga...

Episode 15 The Slow Trap

15. The Slow Trap

Aired: Jan 3, 1958

A seemingly straightforward case of theft takes a dramatic turn when a courie...

Episode 16 The Cover Up

16. The Cover Up

Aired: Jan 10, 1958

Ballinger is summoned by the district attorney to investigate a murder that c...

Episode 17 Blue Indigo

17. Blue Indigo

Aired: Jan 17, 1958

The roommate of the third Blue Indigo victim becomes a crucial lead in the in...

Episode 18 The Long Ride

18. The Long Ride

Aired: Jan 24, 1958

A cunning prisoner uses deceit to manipulate Lieutenant Ballinger during a tr...

Episode 19 The Shakedown

19. The Shakedown

Aired: Jan 31, 1958

A dry cleaning business stands firm against a gang's extortion demands, spark...

Episode 20 Dolly's Bar

20. Dolly's Bar

Aired: Feb 7, 1958

Kathy Bane, a woman with a complicated past with Ballinger, finds herself in ...

Episode 21 Lover's Lane Killing

21. Lover's Lane Killing

Aired: Feb 14, 1958

A complex murder mystery unfolds as Ballinger delves into the motives behind ...

Episode 22 The Frightened Wife

22. The Frightened Wife

Aired: Feb 21, 1958

A young nephew's sudden disappearance sets off a frantic search led by his au...

Episode 23 The Black Mermaid

23. The Black Mermaid

Aired: Feb 28, 1958

Detective Ballinger embarks on a daring undercover mission to catch a cunning...

Episode 24 The Man in Hiding

24. The Man in Hiding

Aired: Mar 7, 1958

A bank robbery takes a surprising turn when a careless mistake by the thief p...

Episode 26 Girl Lost

26. Girl Lost

Aired: Mar 21, 1958

A mysterious woman wakes up with no recollection of her past, prompting a det...

Episode 27 Hideout

27. Hideout

Aired: Mar 28, 1958

A seemingly ordinary suburban home turns out to be the hiding place of a grou...

Episode 28 Shot in the Dark

28. Shot in the Dark

Aired: Apr 4, 1958

A sniper is wreaking havoc in Chicago, spreading panic among its residents. T...

Episode 29 The Twenty-Six Girl

29. The Twenty-Six Girl

Aired: Apr 11, 1958

A couple's dream of finding their ideal home takes a devastating turn when th...

Episode 30 The Fight

30. The Fight

Aired: Apr 18, 1958

A boxer's world begins to unravel after a devastating loss, as rumors spread ...

Episode 31 Guilty Alibi

31. Guilty Alibi

Aired: Apr 25, 1958

A sudden confession to a crime raises doubts about the suspect's involvement,...

Episode 32 The Healer

32. The Healer

Aired: May 2, 1958

A determined detective delves into the murder of a psychiatrist at the hands ...

Episode 33 Day of Terror

33. Day of Terror

Aired: May 9, 1958

A relentless investigator named Frank Ballinger is determined to expose a not...

Episode 34 The $20 Plates

34. The $20 Plates

Aired: May 16, 1958

A counterfeit cash crisis hits the city, and Detective Ballinger must crack t...

Episode 36 The System

36. The System

Aired: May 30, 1958

A team of detectives is hot on the trail of a notorious illegal casino that h...

Episode 37 The Woman from Paris

37. The Woman from Paris

Aired: Jun 6, 1958

A beautiful woman, newly arrived from Paris, is discovered brutally murdered ...

Episode 38 Accusation

38. Accusation

Aired: Jun 13, 1958

A powerful entrepreneur is found dead in a secure location, and his wife and ...

Main Cast

Info about M Squad

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller