Search and Rescue (1977) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Search and Rescue online in HD.
Search and Rescue — Storyline
Search and Rescue is the title of a family-oriented adventure television series which was a co-production of the CTV television network in Canada and NBC in the United States during the 1977-1978 TV season. The program was aired in prime time in Canada and on Saturday mornings by NBC. It was later syndicated overseas. The American broadcasts of the series carried the modified title Search and Rescue: The Alpha Team.
The series starred Michael J. Reynolds as Dr. Bob Donell, the leader of a unique rescue team that includes his two children Katy and Jim. What makes the team unique is that it conducts its rescues using a veritable zoo of specially trained animals. Each episode would see the Alpha Team utilizing specific animals to handle specific incidents, ranging from birds to dogs.
A total of 26 episodes were produced, although the American broadcast of the series was cancelled after thirteen episodes.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Seymour Berns, Roy Freeman, Will Lorin
- Starring: Michael J. Reynolds, Donann Cavin, Michael Tough, Helen Shaver
Search and Rescue — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1977-09-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
Search and Rescue — Episode Guide
Search and Rescue
- E1: Double Trouble (1977-09-10) — The Alpha Team, with the help of Rex the Hawk, rescues two motorcyclists in the premiere episode of CTV's new Canadian adventure series. When an injured biker becomes lost in the d
- E2: Explosion! (1977-09-17) — A boy and his mother are trapped in a gas explosion in a hospital where he is recovering from tetanus and the Alpha team comes to their rescue along with Sonny the Rat and Sneaky t
- E3: Hang Glider Hangup (1977-09-24) — A chimp and a mule come to Will's rescue when a hang-gliding accident leaves him caught on a treetop.
- E4: Katy and the Lion (1977-10-01) — A circus lion, traumatized by fire and guns, is tamed by Katy Donald of the Alpha team.
- E5: Pan Your Own Gold (1977-10-08) — The team attempts to rescue an old prospector from a crumbling mine-shaft.
- E6: Trouble On the Mountain (1977-10-15) — Two mountain climbers are rescued by a bear and a cougar.
- E7: Lifeline (1977-10-22) — Oscar the Otter and Sneaky the Raccoon help save two underwater photographers from entrapment in an underwater cavern.
- E8: Alice & the Wild One: Part I (1977-10-29) — A poacher invades the game preserve to stalk a couple of cougars.The villain is a poacher who would rape the land for selfish personal gain.
- E9: Alice & the Wild One: Part II (1977-11-05) — Employing the assistance of modern technology and trained animals in equal doses, the Alpha team ensnares the poacher and brings him to justice.
- E10: Crack-Up (1977-11-12) — A car rally becomes a dangerous sport for two rally enthusiasts and the Alpha Team leap into action to rescue the racers.
- E11: Barry Comes Through (1977-11-19) — Bob's uncle, an old timber spotter, is injured in the forest.
- E12: Charlie the Protector (1977-11-26) — The Alpha team is called in to rescue two adventurous hikers trapped in a swamp of quicksand.
- E13: Katy's Fella (1977-12-03) — An admirer of Katy finds that he's cried wolf too often when he's confronted by the real animal.
- E14: Upstream (1977-12-10) — Simba the Bear and the Alpha team rescue a fishing enthusiast who has become blinded and lost in a dense forest.
- E15: Power Slide (1977-12-17) — Three young skateboard enthusiasts become lost in a drain tunnel system and the Alpha Team along with Frankie the Owl and Oscar the Otter come to the rescue.
- E16: Hide and Seek (1977-12-24) — Bob Donell decides to test the rescue skills of his two children by hiding atop a dangerous mountain, but the test backfires when he contracts a viral infection, and the fever thre
- E17: Baker's Boy (1977-12-31) — A young teen, resentful of his new stepfather, runs away and into danger with wild animals and terrain. A camping trip designed to smooth over a touchy relationship between a man a
- E18: Butterflies Are Dangerous (1978-01-07) — A collector's obsession with a particular butterfly leads him into a dangerous situation.
- E19: Blow Up In Britian: Part I (1978-01-14) — In England where they are visiting, Katy and her lion, Lucy, come to the rescue of Bob and Colonel Brent-Walker.
- E20: Blow Up In Britain: Part II (1978-01-21) — Team of specially trained animals is called in rescue two balloonists who have landed in middle of minefield.
- E21: The Egg (1978-01-28) — Jim tries to rescue two rare birds and their unhatched egg, but two poachers interfere.
- E22: Thunder of Silence (1978-02-04) — A small, overprotected deaf boy wanders away from his school and into great danger. The Alpha Team is called on to rescue the boy but finds their job doubly difficult because of th
- E23: Runaway (1978-02-11) — The Alpha team along with Farrah the Chimp, and Tim and Tina the elephants are called to rescue a temperamental horse trapped in quicksand.
- E24: Down Under Dilemma (1978-02-18) — A small boy, searching for his dog, loses his way in a labyrinth of caverns deep in the earth's bowels and creates another exciting rescue for the Alpha Team.
- E25: Reggie Come Home (1978-02-25) — A prison inmate, days away from parole, decides to make a bid for freedom and creates another adventure for the Alpha Team. Old Reggi,e a harmless forger, escapes from prison deter
- E26: Kitten On the Town (1978-03-04) — The Alpha Team's visit to Britain is thrown into turmoil when one of their team of animals, Martha the Tiger, escapes and causes chaos in the streets of Bath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Search and Rescue have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created Search and Rescue? Seymour Berns, Roy Freeman, Will Lorin.
Where can I watch Search and Rescue? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
