The Rookies - Season 1 - Eps 3: The Informant
Willie, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, is struck by a bullet in the leg by a criminal wearing a monster mask. He is left paralyzed temporarily. Further investigation reveals a criminal's passion for horror films. As the case becomes more complex, Terry and Danko track the small-time crooks down to an auction, where they foolishly try to escape the law.
About The Rookies

Title: The Rookies
First Air Date: 1972-09-11
Last Air Date: 1976-03-30
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.8/10 (from 20 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 92
Network: ABC
Genres: Drama, Crime
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department.
Cast

Georg Stanford Brown
Terry Webster

Sam Melville
Mike Danko

Bruce Fairbairn
Chris Owens

Kate Jackson
Jill Danko

Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lt. Ed Ryker