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Racket Squad

Series Overview

Racket Squad is an American TV crime drama series starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock, a fictional detective working for the San Francisco, California Police Department. The show aired in syndication for a season before being picked up by CBS for three seasons. The series was filmed at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California, and was sponsored by cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris, hence there was a pack of the sponsor's brand on Braddock's desk at the beginning and end of the episode, as well as occasional scenes of him or other characters "lighting up".

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 98 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1951 – 1953

Premiered: Thu, Jun 7, 1951

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Sep 7, 1953

Season 3, Episode 35: “The Sure Thing”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Racket Squad

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What is Racket Squad about?

Racket Squad is an American TV crime drama series starring Reed Hadley as Captain John Braddock, a fictional detective working for the San Francisco, California Police Department. The show aired in syndication for a season before being picked up by CBS for three seasons. The series was filmed at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California, and was sponsored by cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris, hence there was a pack of the sponsor's brand on Braddock's desk at the beginning and end of the episode, as well as occasional scenes of him or other characters "lighting up".

How many seasons does Racket Squad have?

Racket Squad comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Racket Squad?

Key cast members in Racket Squad include Reed Hadley.

Who created or directed Racket Squad?

Racket Squad was developed and directed by Not specified.