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The Oldest Rookie (1987–1988) — drama · crime on CBS
About The Oldest Rookie
The Oldest Rookie ended on January 6, 1988. The series concluded after its first season on CBS, with the final episode airing on that date.
The show was a drama and crime series that aired in 1987 and followed the story of Ike Porter, a police veteran who decided to return to street duty at the age of 50. The series depicted his efforts to go through police training again and adapt to the realities of active policing, despite being accustomed to a desk job and civic awards. It showcased the challenges he faced working with a younger, rule-bending partner, Tony Jonas, and dealing with their strict supervisor, Lieutenant Zaga.
The cast included Paul Sorvino as Det. Ike Porter, D.W. Moffett as Det. Tony Jonas, Raymond J. Barry as Lt. Marco Zaga, Marshall Bell as Det. Gordon Lane, and Patrick Cronin as Chief Black. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
The Oldest Rookie episode schedule
13 aired
Aired · 13
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 1988 | S1·E13 | Yessir, That's My Baby |
| December 23, 1987 | S1·E12 | Best Men |
| December 16, 1987 | S1·E11 | Come Fly with Me |
| November 25, 1987 | S1·E10 | An Internal Affairs Affair |
| November 18, 1987 | S1·E9 | Ike and Son |
| November 4, 1987 | S1·E8 | Expert Witness |
| October 28, 1987 | S1·E7 | Grand Theft Avocado |
| October 21, 1987 | S1·E6 | Coming from Behind |
| October 14, 1987 | S1·E5 | Blue Flu |
| October 7, 1987 | S1·E4 | The Cereal Killer |
| September 30, 1987 | S1·E3 | Heartbreakers |
| September 23, 1987 | S1·E2 | A Game Effort |
| September 16, 1987 | S1·E1 | At the End of the Long Arm is the Glad Hand (Pilot) |