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Series · 1958 – 1963 · Drama

Naked City

There are eight million stories in the Naked City.

★5.7 1958 – 1963 4 Seasons Stirling Silliphant TV-MA

Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 138 episodes

Meridian

Episode 01

Meridian

Sep 30, 1958 · 40 min

Detective Halloran's first day as a detective brings him face-to-face with a cop killer and his accomplice who're holding hostages at the New York Coliseum..

Nickel Ride

Episode 02

Nickel Ride

Oct 7, 1958 · 30 min

The detectives visit the aging captain of the Staten Island Ferry at the same time that armed robbers are executing a daring heist of an armored car traveling on the ferry.

Line of Duty

Episode 03

Line of Duty

Oct 14, 1958 · 40 min

Det. Halloran easily kills a fleeing robber who's about to shoot him, but Halloran's lingering feelings of guilt make getting through the aftermath with the man's family anguish. Halloran's wife and Lieutenant support him throughout his search for meaning.

Sidewalk Fisherman

Episode 04

Sidewalk Fisherman

Oct 21, 1958 · 30 min

Gio, who lives by fishing coins out of sidewalk grates, longs to adopt an orphaned boy who he spins yarns for, as if Gio actually was a courageous deep-sea fisherman. By working 16 hours a day, old Gio saves money to adopt the boy, but in doing so violates the territorial rights of a local gang, who try to kill Gio.

The Violent Circle

Episode 05

The Violent Circle

Oct 28, 1958 · 30 min

Detective Halloran goes undercover as a patient in a hospital mental ward in an attempt to identify the murderer of patient who was a witness in a gang killing.

Stakeout

Episode 06

Stakeout

Nov 4, 1958 · 40 min

A young detective works to redeem himself after lying about the circumstances of his partner's shooting death during a stakeout.

No More Rumbles

Episode 07

No More Rumbles

Nov 11, 1958 · 30 min

A young gang member is assigned to perform a revenge shooting after a member of his own gang is killed.

Belvedere Tower

Episode 08

Belvedere Tower

Nov 18, 1958 · 40 min

A thief assaults milkmen and steals their uniforms in order to gain access to and rob from wealthy people's apartment buildings.

The Bird Guard

Episode 09

The Bird Guard

Nov 25, 1958 · 30 min

A tiny island in Long Island Sound, ""Execution Rock,"" becomes a refuge for a frightened girl hiding from criminals.

The Other Face of Goodness

Episode 10

The Other Face of Goodness

Dec 2, 1958 · 30 min

New York City detectives frantically hunt a killer who strangles married disabled women with a coat hanger, in their own homes.

Lady Bug, Lady Bug

Episode 11

Lady Bug, Lady Bug

Dec 9, 1958 · 30 min

A wealthy industrialist refuses to give in to an extortionist's demands even after the extortionist brutally assaults a neighbor girl and threatens the life of the man's alienated son.

Susquehanna 4-7598

Episode 12

Susquehanna 4-7598

Dec 16, 1958 · 30 min

A naïve young woman, Carol Thomas, fresh to New York, gets a mysterious phone call on her new line from a woman who sounds to be in the process of being murdered. Carol is unable to get prompt action from the police, so she ill-advisedly decides to play detective herself.

And a Merry Christmas to the Force on Patrol

Episode 13

And a Merry Christmas to the Force on Patrol

Dec 23, 1958 · 30 min

The precinct investigates a brazen Christmas Eve robbery and shooting by the notorious Marco Butcher and his brother.

The Explosive Heart

Episode 14

The Explosive Heart

Dec 30, 1958 · 30 min

The detectives fight against time to unravel a plan to murder a Commander aboard his yacht.

The Manhole

Episode 15

The Manhole

Jan 6, 1959 · 40 min

When an elderly sewer worker learns that his son is the leader of a street gang, he begs him vainly to reform, and then tells police about his association. When the gang uses the sewers to escape after a jewel robbery, the old man follows them into the underground passages.

Even Crows Sing Good

Episode 16

Even Crows Sing Good

Jan 13, 1959 · 30 min

In a vicious downpour, a killer prods a terrified man forward using a huge spear-gun. The man with the spear-gun is a meek New Yorker living with his mother, who disapproves of her son's fiancée.

Burst of Passion

Episode 17

Burst of Passion

Jan 20, 1959 · 30 min

Detective Halloran helps hunt down a man whom he knows, and who has always been a well-liked solid citizen before suddenly snapping and going on a killing spree throughout the city.

Goodbye, My Lady Love

Episode 18

Goodbye, My Lady Love

Jan 27, 1959 · 30 min

Matty, a down-and-out alcoholic in the Bowery, is accused of robbing and murdering a man, then using the stolen money to buy a horse-drawn cart.

The Shield

Episode 19

The Shield

Feb 3, 1959 · 40 min

Lt. Muldoon counsels the son of a patrolman who is trying to join the force, despite his mother's wishes that he not follow in his father's footsteps.

One to Get Lost

Episode 20

One to Get Lost

Feb 10, 1959 · 30 min

George Blake regrets having strayed from his wife, and terminates the affair just moments before the woman is murdered by another jealous man. Blake is the prime suspect, and works to clear his name and find the killer.

Hey, Teach!

Episode 21

Hey, Teach!

Feb 17, 1959 · 30 min

Halloran goes undercover as the home room teacher for a "modified-curriculum" high school class after their previous home room teacher fell out of the window to his death.

Ticker Tape

Episode 22

Ticker Tape

Feb 24, 1959 · 30 min

The detectives work to stymie a bomb threat during a ticker-tape parade for an Olympic champion.

Fire Island

Episode 23

Fire Island

Mar 3, 1959 · 30 min

The detectives hunt down bootleggers on Fire Island after they shoot a revenue agent.

Ten Cent Dreams

Episode 24

Ten Cent Dreams

Mar 10, 1959 · 30 min

A young immigrant hits a big score playing the numbers racket, but runs into complications collecting his winnings.

The Bumper

Episode 25

The Bumper

Mar 17, 1959 · 40 min

After Lt. Muldoon is killed in a car wreck deliberately caused by a mob hit man, the detectives pull out all the stops in their search for the killer.

A Running of Bulls

Episode 26

A Running of Bulls

Mar 24, 1959 · 40 min

The detectives are assigned to protect visiting Latin Americans dignitaries, including the adolescent son of a dictator and his bodyguard, a former bullfighter who is involved in a plot to kill the young man.

Fallen Star

Episode 27

Fallen Star

Mar 31, 1959 · 40 min

A young hotel bellhop is mixed up with a gang of card sharps preying upon the convention crowd, and who are responsible for the killing of one of their victims.

Beyond Truth

Episode 28

Beyond Truth

Apr 7, 1959 · 40 min

A recurring nightmare haunts a murderer - that he's been framed. But when his loving wife begs the 65th Precinct's skeptical detectives to re-investigate, Arnold Fleischman refuses to co-operate with the police.

Baker's Dozen

Episode 29

Baker's Dozen

Apr 14, 1959 · 40 min

A former top mob assassin is lured out of retirement by the opportunity to kill a kingpin for his 13th hit.

The Rebirth

Episode 30

The Rebirth

Apr 21, 1959 · 40 min

A cleaning woman, tired of her hardscrabble life, robs a bank in an attempt to buy happiness.

Four Sweet Corners

Episode 31

Four Sweet Corners

Apr 28, 1959 · 40 min

A soldier returns home to find that his baby sister has become part of a shoplifting ring that has attracted the detectives' attention.

The Sandman

Episode 32

The Sandman

May 5, 1959 · 40 min

Halloran goes undercover at a construction yard to see if he can find a connection between a mob-hit victim and the mobster who likely ordered the hit.

Turn of Events

Episode 33

Turn of Events

May 12, 1959 · 30 min

A sleazy private detective, well known to Detective Parker, is murdered while on a case to find a mysterious young lady who worked in a dance club.

A Little Piece of the Action

Episode 34

A Little Piece of the Action

May 19, 1959 · 40 min

A payroll robbery gang hires a washed-up wheel man for a job that goes bad.

The Bloodhounds

Episode 35

The Bloodhounds

May 26, 1959 · 40 min

The detectives babysit a couple of bloodhounds belonging to a man involved in an auto accident, putting the dogs to good use while searching for a missing girl.

The Scorpion Sting

Episode 36

The Scorpion Sting

Jun 2, 1959 · 40 min

The detectives investigate the source of numerous death threats that have been sent to a high-powered Madison Avenue agent having many real and perceived enemies.

Saw My Baby There

Episode 37

Saw My Baby There

Jun 9, 1959 · 40 min

A pregnant woman's father is trying to kill her husband in order to cover up a stolen goods racket in which the two have been involved.

The Canvas Bullet

Episode 38

The Canvas Bullet

Jun 16, 1959 · 40 min

A washed-up boxer needs fast money and desperately wants to get back into the ring to earn it despite knowing his health is at risk.

A Wood of Thorns

Episode 39

A Wood of Thorns

Jun 23, 1959 · 40 min

To spare a condemned killer, Halloran forces his way into a kept woman's apartment the night of the execution.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.7 /10

based on 13 votes

Synopsis

Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.

DramaCrimeAction & Adventure

Cast

5 principal cast

Harry Bellaver

Harry Bellaver

Frank Arcaro

Paul Burke

Paul Burke

Adam Flint

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Mike Parker

Lawrence Dobkin

Lawrence Dobkin

Narrator (voice)

Nancy Malone

Nancy Malone

Libby Kingston

Where to watch Naked City

Naked City is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Stirling Silliphant has 4 seasons and 138 total episodes, rated 5.7/10 by 13 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Naked City have?

Naked City has 4 seasons with 138 episodes in total.

Is Naked City still on the air?

Naked City has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Naked City?

Naked City airs on ABC.

When did Naked City first air?

Naked City first aired on September 30, 1958.

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