Amy Prentiss

Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975.

Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired.

Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.

Status

Ended

Original Name

Amy Prentiss

First Air Date

December 1, 1974

Last Air Date

February 2, 1975

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Networks

NBC

S01E03

Profile in Evil

Amy's quarry is a renegade cop who killed a drug dealer and the fellow officer who witnessed his crime.

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