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The Sweeney S1E1 — Ringer
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The Sweeney•Season 1•Episode 1

Ringer

7.9/10 · 293 votesJan 2, 1975

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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After Regan’s car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney’s target.

Directed byTerry Green
Written byTrevor Preston
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John Thaw

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Garfield Morgan

Garfield Morgan

Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins

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Terry Green

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Trevor Preston

Writer

Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

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Chris Burt

Editor

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Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

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Frank Henson

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Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

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Alan Stuart

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Episode Summary

"Ringer" is episode 1 of The Sweeney season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 293 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Terry Green and written by Trevor Preston, it aired on January 2, 1975.

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