Amy Prentiss
Series Overview
Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
120 min per episode
1974 – 1975
Premiered: Sun, Dec 1, 1974
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Profile in Evil”
Amy's quarry is a renegade cop who killed a drug dealer and the fellow officer who witnessed his crime.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francine Carroll
John Cacavas
Department Leadership Roster
John Cacavas
Original Music Composer
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What is Amy Prentiss about?
Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.
How many seasons does Amy Prentiss have?
Amy Prentiss comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Amy Prentiss?
Key cast members in Amy Prentiss include Jessica Walter, Helen Hunt, Johnny Seven, Steve Sandor.
Who created or directed Amy Prentiss?
Amy Prentiss was developed and directed by Francine Carroll.