Kojak
Series Overview
Kojak is an American television series starring Ving Rhames, airing on the USA Network cable channel, and on ITV4 in the United Kingdom. It was a reimagined version of the 1973-1978 series starring Telly Savalas. Rhames portrays Lieutenant Theo Kojak of the New York City Police Department, a skilled plain clothes detective with a shaved head and an affinity for jazz, fine clothing, and lollipops. As with the original series, he is fond of the catchphrase "Who loves ya, baby?" The series lasted for one season.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
43 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Fri, Mar 25, 2005
Abby MannLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “All Bets Off (2)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abby Mann
Abby Mann
Clara George
Department Leadership Roster
Clara George
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Kojak about?
Kojak is an American television series starring Ving Rhames, airing on the USA Network cable channel, and on ITV4 in the United Kingdom. It was a reimagined version of the 1973-1978 series starring Telly Savalas. Rhames portrays Lieutenant Theo Kojak of the New York City Police Department, a skilled plain clothes detective with a shaved head and an affinity for jazz, fine clothing, and lollipops. As with the original series, he is fond of the catchphrase "Who loves ya, baby?" The series lasted for one season.
How many seasons does Kojak have?
Kojak comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kojak?
Key cast members in Kojak include Ving Rhames, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Sybil Darrow, Roselyn Sánchez.
Who created or directed Kojak?
Kojak was developed and directed by Abby Mann.