Code Red — Season 1

Aired 20 September 1981 • 90 min

As Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their first female crew member.

Aired 1 November 1981 • 60 min

The battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one who has been setting the blazes.

Aired 8 November 1981 • 60 min

Joe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the best man, takes Charlie's death very badly and freezes during a subsequent incident.

Aired 15 November 1981 • 60 min

An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.

Aired 22 November 1981 • 60 min

Danny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twist when the visions start featuring Danny.

Aired 29 November 1981 • 60 min

An imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.

Aired 6 December 1981 • 60 min

A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.

Aired 13 December 1981 • 60 min

Danny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze with members of the group responsible for the fires.

Aired 3 January 1982 • 60 min

Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.

Aired 10 January 1982 • 60 min

A rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a mare about to foal.

Aired 17 January 1982 • 60 min

After a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge against the innocent landlord.

Aired 31 January 1982 • 60 min

Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.

Aired 7 February 1982 • 60 min

The Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blames Ted that injured him.

Aired 14 February 1982 • 60 min

Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.

Aired 21 February 1982 • 60 min

Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.

Aired 28 February 1982 • 60 min

A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.

Aired 14 March 1982 • 60 min

A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.

Aired 21 March 1982 • 60 min

A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.

Aired 11 July 1982 • 60 min

An old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and their lives in danger. The crew struggles to rescue them.