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CHiPs S5E15 — Bright Flashes
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CHiPs•Season 5•Episode 15

Bright Flashes

6.7/10 · 94 votesJan 17, 198248 min

Ranked #18 of 27 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Ponch races in a sprint car and is temporarily blinded by a thief's laser, causing him to crash. HE and Jon pay a visit to an odd character (George "Goober" Lindsey) to get some answers.

Directed byLeslie H. Martinson
Written byJames Doherty
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Larry Wilcox

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Jon Baker

Erik Estrada

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Frank Poncherello

Robert Pine

Robert Pine

Joseph Getraer

Paul Linke

Paul Linke

Arthur Grossman

Lou Wagner

Lou Wagner

Harlan Arliss

Brodie Greer

Brodie Greer

Barry Baricza

Michael Dorn

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Jebediah Turner

Randi Oakes

Randi Oakes

Bonnie Clark

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Leslie H. Martinson

Leslie H. Martinson

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James Doherty

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Episode Summary

"Bright Flashes" is episode 15 of CHiPs season 5. It scored 6.7/10 from 94 votes, ranking #18 of 27 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Leslie H. Martinson and written by James Doherty, it aired on January 17, 1982.

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