The Oldest Rookie

The Oldest Rookie

1987•5.5/10

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Ratings

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5.5/10(2)

Ike Porter, a middle-aged deputy chief in charge of public relations, decides to leave his desk job to become a street cop.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 16, 1987

Last Aired

January 13, 1988

Networks

CBS

Created By

Gil Grant

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

At the End of the Long Arm is a Glad Hand

Air date: 1987-09-16

E2

A Game Effort

Air date: 1987-09-23

E3

Heartbreakers

Air date: 1987-09-30

E4

The Cereal Killer

Air date: 1987-10-07

E5

Blue Flu

Air date: 1987-10-14

E6

Coming From Behind

Air date: 1987-10-21

E7

Grand Theft Avocado

Air date: 1987-10-28

E8

Expert Witness

Air date: 1987-11-04

E9

Ike and Son

Air date: 1987-11-11

E10

An Internal Affairs Affair

Air date: 1987-11-25

E11

Come Fly With Me

Air date: 1987-12-16

E12

Best Men

Air date: 1987-12-23

E13

Yessir, That's My Baby

Air date: 1988-01-06

E14

Luck, Be A Lady

Air date: 1988-01-13

Cast

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Ike Porter

D.W. Moffett

D.W. Moffett

Tony Jonas

Marshall Bell

Marshall Bell

Gordon Lane

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Marco Zaga

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