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The Sweeney

Gritty detectives Jack Regan and George Carter of London's Metropolitan Police Flying Squad use unorthodox and sometimes illegal tactics to catch criminals, frequently relying on violence and achieving success despite the risks.

In a gritty portrayal of London's crime-ridden streets, two detectives from the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad take a non-traditional approach to catching criminals, often blurring the lines between right and wrong in their pursuit of justice.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Ringer

1. Ringer

Aired: Jan 1, 1975

Regan's stolen car, carrying crucial surveillance photos from a stakeout, acc...

Episode 2 Jackpot

2. Jackpot

Aired: Jan 8, 1975

The Flying Squad's reputation is put to the test as they're linked to a £35,0...

Episode 3 Thin Ice

3. Thin Ice

Aired: Jan 15, 1975

A tense confrontation erupts as Regan faces off against a self-important poli...

Episode 4 Queen's Pawn

4. Queen's Pawn

Aired: Jan 22, 1975

A sly lawyer uses loopholes to release three accused murderers, prompting Reg...

Episode 5 Jigsaw

5. Jigsaw

Aired: Jan 29, 1975

Regan's instincts clash with the evidence as he pursues notorious thief Eddie...

Episode 6 Night Out

6. Night Out

Aired: Feb 5, 1975

A detective is tasked with solving a bank heist that occurs on a typical week...

Episode 7 The Placer

7. The Placer

Aired: Feb 12, 1975

A cunning thief goes undercover to infiltrate a trucking company and uncover ...

Episode 8 Cover Story

8. Cover Story

Aired: Feb 19, 1975

The next episode delves into the intricate web of relationships between a cri...

Episode 9 Golden Boy

9. Golden Boy

Aired: Feb 27, 1975

Regan's curiosity is piqued when he spots Harry Fuller, a shady informant, bo...

Episode 10 Stoppo Driver

10. Stoppo Driver

Aired: Mar 6, 1975

A newlywed police officer is coerced into working for a criminal gang, with h...

Episode 11 Big Spender

11. Big Spender

Aired: Mar 13, 1975

A group of cunning mobsters, the Smith Brothers, ditch their old ways of inti...

Episode 12 Contact Breaker

12. Contact Breaker

Aired: Mar 20, 1975

A wrongly convicted individual, Danny Keever, is set to be released from pris...

Episode 13 Abduction

13. Abduction

Aired: Mar 27, 1975

A trusted source provides crucial intel about an imminent robbery, prompting ...

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Info about The Sweeney

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Crime, Action