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12 O'Clock High

Season 3 (17 Episodes)

A seasoned WWII bomb group commander faces the daunting task of revitalizing his team's performance, grappling with the complex challenge of filling the shoes of his predecessor.

The 918th Bombardment Group, part of the U.S. Eighth Air Force, embarked on daring aerial and ground missions, led by commanding officers General Frank Savage and Colonel Joe Gallagher, based in England, targeting German-occupied Europe.

Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 1 Gauntlet of Fire

1. Gauntlet of Fire

Aired: Sep 9, 1966

The 918th squadron faces an unrelenting barrage of high-stakes missions, caus...

Episode 2 Massacre

2. Massacre

Aired: Sep 16, 1966

A Russian major's rash decisions lead to the destruction of a friendly Russia...

Episode 3 Face of a Shadow

3. Face of a Shadow

Aired: Sep 23, 1966

As Gallagher's team assumes control of a newly liberated Italian airfield, th...

Episode 4 Fortress Wiesbaden

4. Fortress Wiesbaden

Aired: Sep 30, 1966

A British Major and a reluctant B-17 pilot form an unlikely alliance to spear...

Episode 5 A Distant Cry

5. A Distant Cry

Aired: Oct 7, 1966

A decorated fighter pilot's career hangs in the balance as a demanding instru...

Episode 6 Practice to Deceive

6. Practice to Deceive

Aired: Oct 14, 1966

A daring plot unfolds as a German admiral springs Col. Gallagher from captivi...

Episode 7 The All-American

7. The All-American

Aired: Oct 28, 1966

A young pilot faces a dilemma: choosing between a lucrative endorsement oppor...

Episode 8 The Pariah

8. The Pariah

Aired: Nov 4, 1966

A German-born navigator joins forces with Gallagher to infiltrate a secret Na...

Episode 9 The Fighter Pilot

9. The Fighter Pilot

Aired: Nov 11, 1966

Elite Pacific fighter pilots defy regulations, driven by their passion for ae...

Episode 10 To Seek and Destroy

10. To Seek and Destroy

Aired: Nov 18, 1966

A troubled British pilot must confront his own prejudices as he works to reco...

Episode 11 Burden of Guilt

11. Burden of Guilt

Aired: Dec 2, 1966

The Colonel attempts to redirect Gallagher's efforts towards redemption after...

Episode 12 The Ace

12. The Ace

Aired: Dec 9, 1966

A seasoned bomber pilot is tasked with conducting a precision bombing mission...

Episode 13 Six Feet Under

13. Six Feet Under

Aired: Dec 16, 1966

A crucial chance to uncover a treasure trove of German documents eludes Galla...

Episode 15 Graveyard

15. Graveyard

Aired: Dec 30, 1966

US soldiers on a mission to guard POWs on an island are tasked with rescuing ...

Episode 16 A Long Time Dead

16. A Long Time Dead

Aired: Jan 6, 1967

The pilot's reasons for leaving the ship are more complex than initially thou...

Info about 12 O'Clock High

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, War