New York City policewoman Casey Jones' assignment to fight crime often entails her going undercover in some of the seediest and most dangerous parts of the city. Decoy is a groundbreaking American crime drama television series created for syndication and initially broadcast from October 14, 1957, to July 7, 1958, with thirty-nine 30-minute black-and-white episodes. It was the first American police series with a female protagonist. Many Decoy episodes are in the public domain.
Cast: Beverly Garland
Season 1
39 episodes
1. StrangleholdCasey moves into a rooming house to solve the murder of a sailor.9CC30minOct 14, 1957
2. The Red ClownCasey searches for a Greenwich Village artist who has abandoned his family.9CC30minOct 21, 1957
3. The PhonerCasey investigates a series of threatening phone calls made to a woman.9CC30minOct 28, 1957- 4. To Trap a ThiefA policeman is accused of stealing $10,000.9CC30minNov 4, 1957
- 5. Dream FixA teenage drug addict is the key to busting a narcotics ring.9CC30minNov 11, 1957
- 6. The Savage PayoffThe bankbook of a dead college basketball player indicates a possible involvement with racketeers.9CC30minOct 1, 1958
- 7. Deadly CorridorA woman dies while in custody.9CC30minOct 8, 1958
- 8. Escape into DangerCasey searches for a woman who thinks she has killed her husband.9CC30minOct 15, 1958
- 9. The Glass NecklaceCasey goes undercover as a wealthy socialite to investigate a series of jewel robberies.9CC30minDec 9, 1957
- 10. The ScapegoatA woman, who's in jail for embezzling money to care for her mentally disabled son, escapes.9CC30minMar 11, 1959
- 11. Two Days to KillCasey must protect a teenage girl - the only witness to a murder committed by her ex-boyfriend.9CC30minMar 18, 1959
- 12. Queen of DiamondsCasey goes undercover as a nightclub photographer.9CC30minMar 25, 1959
- 13. My Brother's KillerCasey goes after an escaped convict responsible for a string of murders and holdups.9CC30minSep 24, 1958
- 14. Bullet of HateA teenage girl is accused of murder.9CC30minJan 13, 1958
- 15. Death WatchA shoplifting investigation uncovers a "murder for hire" outfit.9CC30minJan 20, 1958
- 16. Odds Against the JockeyCasey goes undercover at the racetrack after a gambler is murdered.9CC30minJan 27, 1958
- 17. Dressed for the KillA model is murdered in New York's garment district.9CC30minApr 8, 1959
- 18. An Eye for an EyeCasey poses as a drug addict.9CC30minApr 15, 1959
- 19. The ChallengerCasey suspects that a boxer was drugged before his big fight.9CC30minApr 22, 1959
- 20. Across the WorldA shipping executive is murdered and Casey goes undercover as the dead woman's niece.9CC30minApr 29, 1959
- 21. The ShowplaceCasey poses as a nightclub entertainer.9CC30minMar 3, 1958
- 22. Reasonable DoubtA man is falsely accused of robbery.9CC30minMar 10, 1958
- 23. Night of FireA warehouse fire may be arson.9CC30minMar 17, 1958
- 24. Saturday Was LostA young girl is found in a state of shock, and Casey wants to find out why.9CC30minMar 24, 1958
- 25. High SwingCasey acts as bait in order to catch a mugger.9CC30minJun 3, 1959
- 26. Earthbound SatelliteCasey investigates a high-society gambling syndicate.9CC30minJun 10, 1959
- 27. The Sound of TearsCasey is suspicious when a woman is accused of killing her fiancee.9CC30minOct 29, 1958
- 28. Ladies' ManCasey travels to a resort hotel to catch a murderer.9CC30minApr 21, 1958
- 29. Cry RevengeCasey becomes involved with the personal problems of the mother and daughter she is assigned to protect.9CC30minApr 28, 1958
- 30. The Gentle GunmanCasey investigates an illegal-weapons racket.9CC30minMay 5, 1958
- 31. Night LightA movie star's chauffeur is suspected of stealing a necklace.9CC30minNov 26, 1958
- 32. Fiesta at MidnightCasey must find the witness who can prove a Puerto Rican man is innocent of robbery and murder.9CC30minMay 19, 1958
- 33. The Lieutenant Had a SonAn Army officer is driven to violence by his ex-wife.9CC30minDec 17, 1958
- 34. Shadow of Van GoghCasey investigates art swindlers.9CC30minJun 2, 1958
- 35. Tin Pan PayoffA philandering songwriter is murdered.9CC30minDec 19, 1958
- 36. Blind DateCasey poses as an accident victim who was carrying stolen money.9CC30minJun 16, 1958
- 37. The ComebackCasey attempts to expose the leader of a counterfeiting ring.9CC30minJan 14, 1959
- 38. First ArrestCasey recalls her first case - looking for stolen gems at Coney Island's amusement park.9CC30minJun 30, 1958
- 39. The Lost OnesCasey is suspicious when a teenager confesses to her own father's murder.9CC30minJan 28, 1959
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Decoy
New York City policewoman Casey Jones' assignment to fight crime often entails her going undercover in some of the seediest and most dangerous parts of the city. Decoy is a groundbreaking American crime drama television series created for syndication and initially broadcast from October 14, 1957, to July 7, 1958, with thirty-nine 30-minute black-and-white episodes. It was the first American police series with a female protagonist. Many Decoy episodes are in the public domain.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Beverly Garland
- Studio
- Official Films
Maturity rating
9Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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