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Adam-12•Season 5•Episode 8

The Surprise

8.0/10 · 100 votesNov 15, 197230 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

During Malloy's birthday, he lets Reed know he does not enjoy surprise parties, but becomes increasingly suspicious and believes the others are actually planning a surprise party, much to his chagrin; it is soon revealed that is not the case. Meanwhile, Sgt. MacDonald warns the

Directed byDennis Donnelly

Written byStephen J. Cannell

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Cast3

Martin Milner

Martin Milner

Officer Pete Malloy

Kent McCord

Kent McCord

Officer Jim Reed

William Boyett

William Boyett

Sergeant MacDonald

Crew12

Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

Writer

D

Dennis Donnelly

Director

J

John Sturtevant

Set Decoration

F

Frank Comstock

Music

L

Lester Green

Art Direction

C

Chief Edward M. Davis

Technical Advisor

H

Herman S. Saunders

Producer

R

Robert K. Richard

Editor

M

Mel A. Bishop

Unit Manager

T

Tom Williams

Associate Producer

B

Bill Holbrook

Assistant Director

P

Philip Mitchell

Sound

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Episode Summary

"The Surprise" is episode 8 of Adam-12 season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 100 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Dennis Donnelly and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on November 15, 1972.

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