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The Man Behind the Badge
The Man Behind the Badge is the title of a half-hour American television police drama series which aired on the CBS from 1953-1955 starring and hosted by character actor Charles Bickford. Years later, Bickford appeared as one of the owners of Shiloh Ranch in the NBC western series, The Vrginian. In its first season, The Man Behind the Badge aired on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EST opposite ABC's Jukebox Jury.
1953 6.2/10 community score 2 seasons · 90 episodes Ended
- Crime
- Drama
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2 platforms currently listed across all viewing options
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- First aired
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 90
- Status
- Ended
Latest aired episode
S2 E32
The Case of the Guardian Angel
Aired 30 min
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Season guide
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Season 2
38 episodes
First episode aired
Season 1
52 episodes
First episode aired
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