Ironside - Season 5 - Eps 22: Achilles' Heel
The son of a judge involved in a fraud case is framed for the murder of a young actress, in the hope that this will force a lighter sentence in the fraud trial. The Chief sets out to ensure that justice can be done, whilst at the same time protecting an innocent young man from ruining a career he has not yet had a chance to embark upon.
About Ironside
Title: Ironside
First Air Date: 1967-03-28
Last Air Date: 1975-01-16
Status: Canceled
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 64 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 9
Total Episodes: 191
Network: NBC
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Production Companies: Universal Television, Harbour Productions Unlimited
Synopsis
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.
Cast
Raymond Burr
Robert Ironside
Don Galloway
Ed Brown
Don Mitchell
Mark Sanger
Barbara Anderson
Eve Whitfield
Elizabeth Baur
Fran Belding
