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CHiPs S3E12 — Destruction Derby
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CHiPs•Season 3•Episode 12

Destruction Derby

7.4/10 · 107 votesNov 24, 197948 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jon and Ponch go undercover at a demolition derby, on the trail of stolen cars. Ponch's beloved Firebird is changing into a racing car .... but without Ponch's will.

Directed byGordon Hessler
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Larry Wilcox

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Jon Baker

Erik Estrada

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Frank Poncherello

Robert Pine

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Joseph Getraer

Paul Linke

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Arthur Grossman

Brodie Greer

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Barry Baricza

Michael Dorn

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Jebediah Turner

Randi Oakes

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Bonnie Clark

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Episode Summary

"Destruction Derby" is episode 12 of CHiPs season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 107 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gordon Hessler, it aired on November 24, 1979.

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