Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.2/10
The Fugitive
Overview
Richard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route to death row, Kimble's train derails and crashes, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for the real killer, a "one-armed man". At the same time, Dr. Kimble is hounded by the authorities, most notably dogged by Police Lieutenant Philip Gerard.
This production, originally released in 1963, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
14 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
30 Episodes • Aired 1963-09-17
The first season of The Fugitive aired Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 pm on ABC from September 17, 1963 to April 21, 1964. The first volume of the season was released on Region 1 DVD on August 14, 2007. Volume 2 was released on February 26, 2008.
Season 2
30 Episodes • Aired 1964-09-15
The second season of The Fugitive originally aired Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 pm on ABC from September 15, 1964 to April 20, 1965. The first volume of the season was released on Region 1 DVD on June 10, 2008. Volume 2 was released on March 31, 2009.
Season 3
30 Episodes • Aired 1965-09-14
The third season of The Fugitive originally aired Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 pm on ABC from September 14, 1965 to April 26, 1966. The first volume of the season was released on Region 1 DVD on October 27, 2009. Volume 2 was released on December 8, 2009.
Season 4
30 Episodes • Aired 1966-09-13
The fourth and final season of The Fugitive originally aired Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 pm on ABC from September 13, 1966 to August 29, 1967. The first volume of the season was released on Region 1 DVD on November 2, 2010. Volume 2 was released on February 15, 2011. At the time of its initial airing, "The Judgment: Part 2" was the highest-rated episode of a TV series until the record was surpassed by the Dallas episode "Who Done It" thirteen years later.
