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Blue Thunder

"Airborne law enforcement and their ground-based team work together to combat crime in this high-tech, action-packed series."

Lt. Frank Chaney, a maverick LAPD cop, leads the Blue Thunder Team, using a state-of-the-art, gadget-equipped helicopter to combat crime. The helicopter, Blue Thunder, boasts exceptional speed and agility, can operate silently, and is equipped with the most advanced weapons. Chaney is paired with rookie Wonderlove, while ground support is provided by ex-athletes Ski and Bubba, who drive a high-tech van.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Second Thunder

1. Second Thunder

Aired: Jan 6, 1984

Before an assembly of police brass that includes his boss Captain Braddock, L...

Episode 2 A Clear and Present Danger

2. A Clear and Present Danger

Aired: Jan 13, 1984

A criminal gang using military raid tactics and military weapons to rob banks...

Episode 3 Arms Race

Aired: Jan 20, 1984

Frank's friend Aggie Mills has been caught carrying cash destine for arms dea...

Episode 4 Revenge in the Sky

4. Revenge in the Sky

Aired: Jan 27, 1984

A fighter jet is stolen. The Feds go to the team and ask for their help in lo...

Episode 5 Trojan Horse

5. Trojan Horse

Aired: Feb 3, 1984

The team helps rescue a person who could give testimony that could send a whi...

Episode 6 Skydiver

Aired: Feb 24, 1984

The guys befriend parachutist Gretchen Terrell during an air show. Blue Thund...

Episode 7 Clipped Wings

7. Clipped Wings

Aired: Mar 2, 1984

Frank is grounded when another helicopter pilot claims that he interfered wit...

Episode 8 Payload

Aired: Mar 9, 1984

It's the space shuttle's first privately funded mission doing a gene splicing...

Episode 9 The Long Flight

9. The Long Flight

Aired: Mar 16, 1984

Braddock's daughter is kidnapped. Later on instructions of her captor she cal...

Episode 10 The Godchild

10. The Godchild

Aired: Mar 23, 1984

The team tries to protect a girl who's the grandchild of a recently deceased ...

Episode 11 The Island

Aired: Apr 16, 1984

Frank is surprised with a special mission. JAFO is replaced by Terry Burke as...

Main Cast

James FarentinoFrank Chaney

Dana CarveyClinton Wonderlove

Sandy McPeakCaptain Braddock

Dick ButkusRichard Butowski

Bubba SmithLyman Kelsey

Creators

Guy Magar

Guy MagarCreator

Blue Thunder Videos

ABC Monday Night promo April 1984

ABC Monday Night promo April 1984

Info about Blue Thunder

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action