Series synopsis
The Partners is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 18, 1971. It ended on September 8, 1972. It was created by Don Adams. It stars Don Adams, Rupert Crosse, John Doucette and Dick Van Patten.
The series is a romance-mystery and action-comedy drama that revolves around two female investigators with entirely contrasting personalities. Forced to work together as an unlikely investigation duo, they must look past their differences, constant bickering, and clashes in methodology to solve complex corporate and criminal cases.As they deep-dive into dangerous assignments, undercover operations, and hidden conspiracies, their professional friction begins to melt away. The high-stakes environm ...
Premise
The series is a romance-mystery and action-comedy drama that revolves around two female investigators with entirely contrasting personalities. Forced to work together as an unlikely investigation duo, they must look past their differences, constant bickering, and clashes in methodology to solve complex corporate and criminal cases.As they deep-dive into dangerous assignments, undercover operations, and hidden conspiracies, their professional friction begins to melt away. The high-stakes environment and shared vulnerabilities slowly blur the lines between professional partners and romantic feelings, forcing them to navigate an intense enemies-to-lovers dynamic while fighting to uncover the truth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Don Adams as Det. Lennie Crooke
- Rupert Crosse as Det. George Robinson
- John Doucette as Capt. Aaron William Andrews
- Dick Van Patten as Sgt. Nelson Higgenbottom
- Robert Karvelas
- Joey Forman
- Mark Roberts
- Rick Jason
Supporting cast
- John Davis Chandler
- Marc Lawrence as Kelso
- David Huddleston
- Marty Ingels
- Jack Carter
- Vincent Van Patten
- May Britt
- Laurel Goodwin
- Jack Webb
- Paul Lambert
- Liam Dunn
- Harry Townes
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | September 18, 1971 | September 8, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here Come the Fuzz The Partners are given just twenty-four hours to solve a bank robbery. |
September 18, 1971 |
| 2 |
Abra Cadaver The Partners' investigation of a murder is complicated when the body keeps disappearing. |
September 25, 1971 |
| 3 |
The Prisoner of Fender The Partners must work with the F.B.I. after they stumble into an ongoing case. |
October 2, 1971 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 1971 |
| Last aired | September 8, 1972 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |