Episode guide
Ironside: Season 2
25 episodes · first aired Sep 19, 1968
In the second season, Ironside and his team investigate a wide range of crimes, including murder, kidnapping, robbery, and corruption. They also tackle some of the most pressing social issues of the day, such as racism, sexism, and drug abuse.
- 1 Shell Game Sep 19, 1968 · 1h A notorious jewel thief named Justin arrives in town at the same time as a shipment of famous jewels arrives for display in a local museum. Ironside must keep the thief guessing about the…
- 2 Split Second to an Epitaph Sep 26, 1968 · 2h Ironside is the only witness to a murder, but has to go into hospital for exploratory surgery immediately after the events that he witnessed. The murderer is determined that he should not…
- 3 The Sacrifice Oct 3, 1968 · 1h A policeman friend of Ironside and the team is the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Is he really guilty, though, or is the evidence just a little too damning?
- 4 Robert Phillips vs. the Man Oct 10, 1968 · 1h A black rights activist is arrested for murder, and San Francisco's Black community threatens to take to the streets in protest. Commissioner Randall asks the Chief to investigate the case…
- 5 Desperate Encounter Oct 24, 1968 · 1h A friend of the Chief's invites him to stay and then promptly disappears, leaving Ironside to figure out what has happened to him, whilst also running the gauntlet in a town determined to…
- 6 I, the People Oct 31, 1968 · 1h An obnoxious talk show host known as ""The Peoples' Voice"" begins to receive death threats, and the Chief is assigned to protect him. Firstly he must overcome his own feelings of dislike…
- 7 Price Tag -- Death Nov 7, 1968 · 1h The Chief is alerted to the murder of a down-and-out by an ex-cop now living on the streets. The trail soon leads to a long line of false cheques, and an extremely unstable man.
- 8 An Obvious Case of Guilt Nov 14, 1968 · 1h A friend of the Chief's is an obvious suspect in the murder of her husband, but the Chief believes that the evidence against her is too obvious. He soon proves her innocence, but is she…
- 9 Reprise Nov 21, 1968 · 1h When Eve is injured during a shooting, the rest of the team recall their early encounters with her, and the Chief wonders if he was right ever to have encouraged her to join the force…
- 10 The Macabre Mr. Micawber Nov 28, 1968 · 1h A rich man is murdered, and his man-servant is the prime suspect, until a talkative Mynah bird appears which may just have the solution to the whole case on the tip of his tongue.
- 11 Side Pocket Dec 5, 1968 · 1h A young pool hustler is coerced into a contract with a crooked promoter when his brother amasses large gambling debts. The Chief steps in, but can he get through to the brothers in time?
- 12 Sergeant Mike Dec 12, 1968 · 1h A old woman is murdered, and the only witness appears to be a large, grumpy Alsatian. The Chief enlists his help in a search for the murderer, and uncovers a story of con-jobs and…
- 13 In Search of an Artist Jan 2, 1969 · 1h A painting turns up, apparently painted by an old friend of the Chief's who is presumed dead after confessing to a murder. The Chief believes that he is still alive, and innocent, and sets…
- 14 Up, Down, and Even Jan 9, 1969 · 1h Eve's niece is arrested for possession and use of marijuana, and the Chief investigates her school and friends in a bid to clear her. It soon becomes obvious that she is guilty as charged…
- 15 Why the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club Met on Thursday Jan 23, 1969 · 1h Victoria Ironside, the Chief's aunt, is a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club. When a fellow member disappears, Aunt Victoria turns to the Chief for help, but what he uncovers…
- 16 Rundown on a Bum Rap Jan 30, 1969 · 1h Mark's old boxing coach, an alcoholic, is found at the scene of a serious assault, and nobody seems prepared to entertain the theory that he might just be innocent. Mark battles to prove…
- 17 The Prophecy Feb 6, 1969 · 1h A fortune teller predicts various confusing prophecies for the members of Ironside's team, which begin to come true with remarkable accuracy. Faced with a missing Da Vinci painting, a…
- 18 A World of Jackals Feb 13, 1969 · 1h An old friend of Mark's calls him to ask for a meeting, but she is kidnapped before he can reach her. It soon transpires that her disappearance is tied to that of movie star Gloria James…
- 19 And Be My Love Feb 20, 1969 · 1h Following a series of robberies amongst San Francisco's richest inhabitants, Eve Whitfield falls in love with one of the victims, only to discover that he is the Chief's prime suspect…
- 20 Moonlight Means Money Feb 27, 1969 · 1h Ed and an old friend uncover a drug running operation whilst having a night on the town, and after becoming implicated in the affair they are suspended. Ed risks extreme wrath from above…
- 21 A Drug on the Market Mar 6, 1969 · 1h An old friend of the Chief's, recently widowed, is hearing strange voices and receiving threatening 'phone calls. She is afraid that she is going mad, but the Chief is determined to prove…
- 22 Puzzlelock Mar 13, 1969 · 1h An ex-policeman murders his wife, and sets up a complicated false trail and apparently flawless alibi in order to cover his tracks. The Chief has to find a way to crack the man's seemingly…
- 23 The Tormentor Mar 27, 1969 · 1h A famous baseball player who is an old friend of Ed's begins to receive nuisance mail, which soon turns into something far more sinister. Fearing for his family, he refuses Ed's offers of…
- 24 A Matter of Love and Death Apr 3, 1969 · 1h A young woman is found dead in a park, and it soon transpires that she died as a result of an illegal abortion. Greatly affected, Eve disguises herself as a pregnant woman, and tries to…
- 25 Not With a Whimper, But a Bang Apr 10, 1969 · 1h A local college is plagued by false bomb alerts, and the editor of the campus paper is convinced that leftist militants are responsible. However, when the fourth bomb proves to be real…