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CHiPs S5E18 — In the Best of Families
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CHiPs•Season 5•Episode 18

In the Best of Families

7.6/10 · 95 votesFeb 21, 198248 min

Ranked #6 of 27 in Season 5•+0.8 vs season avg

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A stolen cruiser is chased down the wrong side of the freeway, causing a huge car crash. A family of crooks gets buzzing on an armored car heist by posing as CHP officers.

Directed byJohn Florea
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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

Lou Wagner

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Harlan Arliss

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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John Florea

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Episode Summary

"In the Best of Families" is episode 18 of CHiPs season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 95 votes, ranking #6 of 27 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by John Florea, it aired on February 21, 1982.

Next: E19 · Silent PartnerBest of Season 5