
Code Red
1981•1h 30m•5.5/10
Drama
Ratings
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5.5/10(2)
Code Red is an American drama series that ran from 1981 to 1982 on ABC and was produced by Irwin Allen. The series revolves around the family and crew of L.A. Battalion Fire Chief Joe Rorchek.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 20, 1981
Last Aired
July 11, 1982
Networks
ABC
Created By
Laurence Heath
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Pilot
Air date: 1981-09-20
As Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their first female crew member.
E2
A Saved Life
Air date: 1981-11-01
The battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one who has been setting the blazes.
E3
Death of a Fireman
Air date: 1981-11-08
Joe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the best man, takes Charlie's death very badly and freezes during a subsequent incident.
E4
Dark Fire
Air date: 1981-11-15
An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
E5
The Little Girl Who Cried Fire
Air date: 1981-11-22
Danny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twist when the visions start featuring Danny.
E6
Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)
Air date: 1981-11-29
An imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.
E7
Fireworks
Air date: 1981-12-06
A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
E8
Framed by Fire
Air date: 1981-12-13
Danny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze with members of the group responsible for the fires.
E9
From One Little Spark
Air date: 1982-01-03
Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
E10
Wildfire
Air date: 1982-01-10
A rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a mare about to foal.
E11
My Life Is Yours
Air date: 1982-01-17
After a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge against the innocent landlord.
E12
Happy Birthday
Air date: 1982-01-31
Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.
E13
Revenge
Air date: 1982-02-07
The Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blames Ted that injured him.
E14
Burnout
Air date: 1982-02-14
Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
E15
Trapped by Time
Air date: 1982-02-21
Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
E16
Trial by Fire
Air date: 1982-02-28
A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
E17
Riddle in the Flames
Air date: 1982-03-14
A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.
E18
No Escape
Air date: 1982-03-21
A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.
E19
Fire Below
Air date: 1982-07-11
An old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and their lives in danger. The crew struggles to rescue them.
E20
Land of Make Believe
E21
Episode 21

















