CHiPs Bright Flashes (Season 5, Episode 15)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CHiPs

Bright Flashes (Season 5, Episode 15)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Someone is committing robberies using a laser to blind anyone who stands in their way even cops. A former western star whom Jon idolizes was at the robbery and is hesitant to come forward because he did nothing.

Director

Leslie H. Martinson

Writers

James Doherty | Paul Playdon (developed for television by) | Rick Rosner (creator)

Producers

Cy Chermak | Paul Rabwin

Composer

Alan Silvestri

Cinematographer

Robert F. Sparks

Casting Director

Cathy Henderson

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 17, 1982

Release date

Jan 17, 1982 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

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20 cast members

Name	Known for
Larry Wilcox Officer Jon Baker Officer Jon Baker See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Erik Estrada Officer Frank Poncherello Officer Frank Poncherello See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Robert Pine Sgt. Joseph Getraer Sgt. Joseph Getraer See fewer	Lakeview Terrace (2008)
George Lindsey Wayne Cato Wayne Cato See fewer	Robin Hood (1973)
Mark L. Taylor Scotty Peterson Scotty Peterson See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Jerry Houser Richard Foster Richard Foster See fewer	Slap Shot (1977)
Walker Edmiston Mr. Blume Mr. Blume See fewer	The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Bert Remsen Jim Jim See fewer	Code of Silence (1985)
Paul Linke Officer Arthur Grossman Officer Arthur Grossman See fewer	Parenthood (1989)
Lou Wagner Harlan Arliss Harlan Arliss See fewer	Planet of the Apes (1968)
Brodie Greer Officer Barry Baricza Officer Barry Baricza See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Michael Dorn Officer Jebediah Turner Officer Jebediah Turner See fewer	Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Amanda Horan Kennedy Lisa Taylor (as Barbara Horan) Lisa Taylor (as Barbara Horan) See fewer	Remington Steele (1982)
Nancy Jeris Registrar Registrar See fewer	Transcendence (I) (2014)
Bill Sorrells Doctor Doctor See fewer	Heaven Can Wait (1978)
Christopher Thomas Co-official Co-official See fewer	Splash (1983)
Timothy O'Keefe Announcer (as Tim O'Keefe) Announcer (as Tim O'Keefe) See fewer	Boynton Beach Club (2005)
David Wells Liquor Store Clerk Liquor Store Clerk See fewer	Starman (1984)
Jere Fields DMV Cashier (as Jeré Fields) DMV Cashier (as Jeré Fields) See fewer	Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
Randi Oakes Officer Bonnie Clark Officer Bonnie Clark See fewer	Battlestar Galactica (1978)