The Professionals TV Series aired from 1977 to 1981, starring Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins and Gordon Jackson. There are 5 series and 57 episodes.
I discovered this series while searching for more works by Martin Shaw after enjoying his performances as Inspector Dalgliesh in Death in Holy Orders and The Murder Room.
The Professionals follows a group of agents from Criminal Intelligence 5 (CI5), a fictional British law enforcement department. These agents are authorized to use any means to tackle serious crimes that exceed the capabilities of the police, security services or the military.
Some generous individuals have uploaded the episodes on YouTube, so here is the compilation in order.
I understand that the series is considered controversial. It reflects the societal norms and attitudes of its time. I try to view it within that historical context and not take offense at past perspectives.
The Professionals TV Series 1
Episode 1 – Private Madness Public Danger
Episode 2 – The Female Factor
Episode 3 – Old Dog With New Tricks
Episode 4 – Killer With A Long Arm
Episode 5 – Heroes
Episode 6 – Where The Jungle Ends
Episode 7 – Close Quarters
Episode 8 – Everest Was Also Conquered
Episode 9 – When The Heat Cools Off
Episode 10 – Stakeout
Episode 11 – Long Shot
Episode 12 – Look After Annie
Episode 13 – Klansmen
The Professionals TV Series 2
Episode 1 – Hunter Hunted
Episode 2 – The Rack
Episode 3 – First Night
Episode 4 – Man Without a Past
Episode 5 – In the Public Interest
Episode 6 – Rogue
Episode 7 – Not a Very Civil Civil Servant
Episode 8 – A Stirring of Dust
Episode 9 – Blind Run
Episode 10 – Fall Girl
The Professionals TV Series 3
Episode 1 – The Purging Of Ci5
Episode 2 – Backtrack
Episode 3 – Stopover
Episode 4 – Dead Reckoning
Episode 5 – The Madness Of Mickey Hamilton
Episode 6 – A Hiding To Nothing
Episode 7 – Runner
Episode 8 – Servant of Two Masters
The Professionals TV Series 4
Episode 1 – The Acorn Syndrome
Episode 2 – Wild Justice
Episode 3 – Fugitive
Episode 4 – Involvement
Episode 5 – Need to Know
Episode 6 – Take Away
Episode 7 – Blackout
Episode 8 – Blood Sports
Episode 9 – Slush Fund
Episode 10 – The Gun
Episode 11 – Hijack
Episode 12 – Mixed Doubles
Episode 13 – Weekend in the Country
Episode 14 – Kickback
Episode 15 – It’s Only a Beautiful Picture
The Professionals TV Series 5
Episode 1 – Foxhole on the Roof
Episode 2 – Operation Susie
Episode 3 – You’ll Be Alright
Episode 4 – Lawson’s Last Stand
Episode 5 – Discovered in a Graveyard
Episode 6 – Spy Probe
Episode 7 – Cry Wolf
Episode 8 – The Untouchables
Episode 9 – The Ojuka Situation
Episode 10 – A Man Called Quinn
Episode 11 – No Stone
If any of the videos are unavailable, leave me a comment to let me know.
We have come to the end of this list. I hope you learnt something new today.
Have a fantastic day!
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