Chiefs
Series Overview
Three different police chiefs in three different eras become involved in a growing mystery -- who is the mass murderer behind the killing of transient youths in and around the fictional southern town of Delano over a forty year period?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
70 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Sun, Nov 13, 1983
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”
While Kennedy liberalism in the early 1960s offers new challenges and possibilities, the courageous appointment of a new sheriff and the resolution of a decades long hunt for a serial killer bring closure and new hope to Delano.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Chiefs 1983 CBS Miniseries Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-02
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert W. Lenski
Stuart Woods
Michael Small
Michel Hugo
Eric Albertson, John J. Dumas, Armond Lebowitz
Martin Manulis, Jerry London, John E. Quill
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manulis
Producer
Jerry London
Producer
John E. Quill
Producer
Eric Albertson
Editor
John J. Dumas
Editor
Armond Lebowitz
Editor
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiefs
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What is Chiefs about?
Three different police chiefs in three different eras become involved in a growing mystery -- who is the mass murderer behind the killing of transient youths in and around the fictional southern town of Delano over a forty year period?
How many seasons does Chiefs have?
Chiefs comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Chiefs?
Key cast members in Chiefs include Charlton Heston, Keith Carradine, Stephen Collins, Brad Davis, Tess Harper.
Who created or directed Chiefs?
Chiefs was developed and directed by Robert W. Lenski.