CHiPs Jailbirds (Season 3, Episode 16)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CHiPs

Jailbirds (Season 3, Episode 16)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ponch and Jon both end up in jail for contempt when they refuse to reveal the identity of their informant in court. Getraer has the rest of his officers look for more evidence to get them out.

Director

Bruce Kessler

Writers

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

Producer

Cy Chermak

Cinematographer

Robert F. Sparks

Casting Director

Mike Hanks (as Michael O. Hanks)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 12, 1980

Release date

Jan 12, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
Erik Estrada Officer Frank Poncherello Officer Frank Poncherello See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Larry Wilcox Officer Jon Baker Officer Jon Baker See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
Robert Pine Sgt. Joseph Getraer Sgt. Joseph Getraer See fewer	Lakeview Terrace (2008)
Edward Grover Sam Weber Sam Weber See fewer	Death Wish (1974)
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Paul Linke Officer Arthur Grossman Officer Arthur Grossman See fewer	Parenthood (1989)
Brodie Greer Officer Barry Baricza Officer Barry Baricza See fewer	CHiPs (1977)
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Michael Potter Deputy Deputy See fewer	Eagle Eye (2008)
Ray Duke Nick Ferris Nick Ferris See fewer	Quincy M.E. (1976)
Arthur Roberts Policeman Policeman See fewer	Not of This Earth (1988)
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James Jeter Charlie Charlie See fewer	Blow Out (1981)
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Zale Kessler Motorist Motorist See fewer	Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)
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Greg Finley Bailiff Bailiff See fewer	The First Nudie Musical (1976)
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