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Starsky & Hutch : Season 1

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I remember enjoying this series with the highlight on Starsky's and Hutch's friendship and some great chase scenes. I couldn't find out much about the DVD set from Columbia's website. (I am writing this prior to release.) They did say that the set is 1173 minutes long. Here is an episode guide which I hope will be helpful. I listed any guest stars whose names I recognized. However, they may have had a small part in the episode.

Here is an episode guide for Season 1, with a tiny description:
1.Pilot: Two teenagers in a car matching Starsky's are killed. A local crime lord awaiting trial is suspected.
2. Savage Sunday: An elderly couple's car is stolen. The thieves don't know that the car trunk is rigged with dymanite and a timer. Guest star: Suzanne Somers
3. Texas Longhorn: A wealthy man's young wife is raped and murdered. The bereaved man wants his own revenge.
4. Death Ride: The daughter of a crime boss who's ratting on his friends needs police protection. Starsky and Hutch don't know that they have been tricked. Guest star: Jeff Corey
5. Snowstorm: Starsky and Hutch are suspected of stealing a million dollars worth of cocaine after a drug raid.
6. The Fix: Hutch is kidnapped by a jealous mobster who gets him addicted to heroin.
7. Death Notice: Starsky and Hutch are bodyguards to a group of strippers who have received death threats.
8. Pariah: After a man arrested by Starsky dies in jail, the bereaved father begins killing police officers and demands that Starsky be punished.
9. Kill Huggy Bear: Huggy Bear, a police informant, ends up with some mob money and gets into trouble with the "owners".
10. The Bait: Starsky and Hutch pose as dealers to trap a drug supplier. They ask a woman arrested for drug possession for help.
11. Lady Blue: Starsky's ex-girlfriend is murdered while working undercover as a go-go dancer.
12. Captain Dobey, You're Dead: Captain Dobey's family is threatened.
13. Terror on the Docks: Starsky and Hutch try to solve the murder of an undercover police officer investigating waterfront heists.
14. Deadly Imposter: An old friend from the acadamy tells them he was a POW and wants to find his ex-wife.
15. Shootout: This episode is considered by some to be one of the series best, with the action occuring in real time. Hit men after a mobster take over a diner where Starsky and Hutch are eating dinner. Guest star: Albert Paulsen
16. The Hostages: The pregnant wife of an armored car driver is kidnapped. The driver is blackmailed into helping rob the businesses on his route. Guest stars: John Ritter, Kristy McNichol
17. Losing Streak: A musician takes money from a club owner that owes him back pay. However, the money turns out to be counterfeit.
18. Silence: A mute parolee who is the resident of a halfway house is suspected of a crime spree.
19. The Omaha Tiger: The murder of a concessioneer sends Starsky and Hutch undercover into the wrestling world.
20. JoJo: Starsky and Hutc nab a rapist. However, the feds want to use the rapist to take down a drug ring.
21. Running: Starsky tries to solve a homicide while helping an old friend in trouble.
22. A Coffin for Starsky: Starsky is injected with a slow-acting poison.
23. Bounty Hunter: Starsky and Hutch are not the only ones searching for a bail-jumper suspected of killing a police officer.

They leap across buildings, chase down the bad guys, and rescue hollering damsels in distress.

For someone who wasn't around during the era of Starsky and Hutch, I was surprised how enjoyable the series is.

Whilst it can have it's campy moments, this series holds up remarkably well. It explores issues such as corruption, terrorism, gambling and drug addiction, but still maintains an inherent sense of fun that seems to be so lacking in today's television. It's pure escapism, and I look forward to the second season.

So even if you weren't around during this era, and have not yet seen this series, give it a go because you just might be pleasantly surprised.

This DVD set is awesome! The picture quality is terrific and it is great to watch the episdoes in their entirity without commerials! Having been only 5 when the series was on in the 70s, it is great to watch these episodes now and appreciate how fantastic this series was! The extras are good, but the Behind the Badge segment on Disc 5 is probably the best - there are in-depth interviews about how the show came to be. I must say that every episode on this DVD set is great and Season 1 may very well be the best of the series. Looking forward to the remaining seasons coming out for us long waiting Starsky & Hutch fans!

Although the upcoming movie will likely be entertaining, I prefer to go for the real deal. I've already viewed several episodes from the 1st season box set, and after 29 years, still recall most of these episodes, only because it was such a stand up series. In my opinion no other two actors blended as well as David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser, and between 1975 - 1979 they managed to mould a very unique television series, containing action, romance, drama, and even comedic moments. If you were too young to recall it, my advice is to purchase it, for the price its well worth every penny. A lot of extras with the DVD release, very nicely put together. It would be great to see these two together again. I encourage everyone to read David Souls letter on the interest of doing a film that presents a closure to this original superb series. I don't understand why they have never been approached? Get with it producers, because with the new movie and DVD release of the series, now is the time!

Go To: http://www.criticdoctor.com/features/sandh1.html (for David Souls letter)

Watching "Starsky & Hutch" On Dvd Was A Wonderful Flashback!!! The Picture & Sound Are Terrific, The Price Was Good & The Extras Were Fun!!!! The Show However Is The Real Deal!!! Great Actors And Wonderful Characters, A Hot Car, Warmth & Humor!!! I Can't Wait For Vol. Two!!! With "Magnum P.I." & "Columbo" Coming Out Soon Who Cares What Garbage They Put On TV This Season!!! Bring Back ALL The Great Shows!!!! Looking Forward To..."BEN CASEY", "Dr. Kildare", "Emergency", "Hawaiian Eye", "Bewitched" & "I Dream Of Jeanie"

Like many, I grew up with this show in the 70's, but since forgot how good it was, I hesitated to buy the first season on DVD, but did anyway, & boy, am I glad I did!!, although some episodes I remember were not here,(probably in season 2), I was amazed at how well I liked those episodes I had not seen, of the 33 episodes, I disliked only two, but loved the rest, It was refreshing to see a show not trimmed for political correctness, Paul Michael Glaser & David Soul really brought out the best in these characters, & you really could identify with them as people,& Captain Doby is a boss you just can't help but like, & how he backs his men in the face of adversity is what makes him likable, although the show screams 70's, it is a nice to see a good quality show that grabs you & keeps you interested, not one time did I get bored, like I do with today's imitation shows, it took me awhile to get through season 1, but I can't wait for season 2!!

I recently brought the series since I couldn't wait to see it. I was blown away but the handsome Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul plus the car chases and not to mention the car...

It is very clear that a lot of the critics of Starsky and Hutch who are always bashing it just don't get that some of us fans were children when this show aired on television and we grew up watching this show in the 70s. I was ten years old when it aired on television and me and my friends enjoyed watching it. Like other reviewers have said, it has everything, action, drama, humor, and this an enjoyable cop show that is not graphic like the cops shows on TV these days and can be be watched by the whole family. David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser make a great team and I very highly recommend the first season DVD set for their entertaining cop show and I can't wait for the rest of the seasons to be released to DVD!

It's got it all. Action, humor, great cast, fine acting. Worth every penny I spent on it. When is the 2nd season available?

I used to be a huge fan of S&H as a child and this DVD brought back such great memories. Despite some problems with the sound quality of the pilot episode, the production values are great and the featurettes and interviews were entertaining and informative. It's great to have all the first season's episodes to watch from time to time and I really hope that the rest of the series will soon be available.