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CHiPs S3E18 — Kidnap
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CHiPs•Season 3•Episode 18

Kidnap

6.7/10 · 116 votesJan 26, 198048 min

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 3•−0.8 vs season avg

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Two criminals escape from custody and steal a Rolls-Royce - complete with two children in the back seat . They have to learn that the children are very smart and clever. A "Lacho Caracha" helps Ponch finding the kids.

Directed byGordon Hessler
Written byStephen Kandel
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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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Episode Summary

"Kidnap" is episode 18 of CHiPs season 3. It scored 6.7/10 from 116 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gordon Hessler and written by Stephen Kandel, it aired on January 26, 1980.

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