CHiPs is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner, that originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977, to May 1, 1983. It follows the lives of two motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol. The series ran for 139 episodes over six seasons, plus one reunion television film in October 1998.
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Rick Rosner |
| Developed by | Paul Playdon |
| Starring | Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, Tom Reilly |
| Theme music composer | John Parker |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 139 (and 1 TV movie) |
| Running time | 48 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Rosner Television, MGM Television |
| Distributor | MGM/UA Television Distribution, (1982-1984), Warner Bros. Television Distribution (currently) |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
About CHiPs
Popular action/crime series that follows the lives of two California Highway Patrolmen. The series spanned six seasons. A reunion TV movie for the series was released in 1988, about 15 years after the show's final episode.
Achievement of CHiPs
Erik Estrada didn't appear in seven episodes of the fifth season due to a strike on syndication pay. A film inspired by the series, also titled CHiPs, was released in 2017, starring Dax Shepard and Michael Pena.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About CHiPs
California Highway Patrol.. Television shows set in California.. Television series by MGM Television.
