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CHiPs S2E1 — Peaks and Valleys

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CHiPs•Season 2•Episode 1

Peaks and Valleys

7.3/10 · 157 votesSep 16, 197848 min

Ranked #14 of 23 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Central gets a new mechanic, Harlan Arliss. Ponch and Jon are accused of improperly moving an accident victim. Jon meets an old friend who tries to convince him that there are better jobs out there than CHP officers.

Directed byPhil Bondelli

Written byRudolph Borchert

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Cast6

Larry Wilcox

Larry Wilcox

Jon Baker

Erik Estrada

Erik Estrada

Frank Poncherello

Robert Pine

Robert Pine

Joseph Getraer

Paul Linke

Paul Linke

Arthur Grossman

Brodie Greer

Brodie Greer

Barry Baricza

Lew Saunders

Lew Saunders

Gene Fritz

Crew2

P

Phil Bondelli

Director

R

Rudolph Borchert

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Peaks and Valleys" is episode 1 of CHiPs season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 157 votes, ranking #14 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Phil Bondelli and written by Rudolph Borchert, it aired on September 16, 1978.

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