The Lawless Years

3 Seasons 1959 - 1961 NR 30m 7.5

Barney Ruditsky is a New York City police officer in the Roaring '20s who fights organized crime. The show was loosely based on the real life Rudisky who was a New York police officer during the period.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Nick Joseph Story

1. The Nick Joseph Story

Aired: Apr 16, 1959

Story of an ex con who makes a deal with police for a reduced sentence for a ...

Episode 2 The Immigrant

2. The Immigrant

Aired: Apr 23, 1959

Ruditzky helps an immigrant working with the mob to get rid of an illegal gun.

Episode 3 The Jane Cooper Story

3. The Jane Cooper Story

Aired: Apr 30, 1959

Jane Cooper may be on parole, but she intends to improve her status by ditchi...

Episode 7 No Fare

7. No Fare

Aired: May 28, 1959

Underworld bribes police detective to hide info.

Episode 8 The Payoff

8. The Payoff

Aired: Jun 11, 1959

Girlfriend is murdered when she dumps bootlegger.

Episode 12 Framed

12. Framed

Aired: Jul 16, 1959

When Ruditsky won't take a bribe, gang tries to frame him.

Episode 16 Lucky Silva

16. Lucky Silva

Aired: Aug 13, 1959

Small-time hood Rico Silva, dubbed 'Lucky' by Barney Ruditsky after he surviv...

Episode 18 The Poison Ivy Story

18. The Poison Ivy Story

Aired: Aug 27, 1959

In Brooklyn, the Poison Ivy Gang is robbing drugstores. Barney Ruditsky is de...


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Info about The Lawless Years

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres: Drama, Crime