About this season
Sidestreet was a Canadian television drama, which aired Sundays on CBC from 1975 to 1978. It starred Sean McCann and Donnelly Rhodes as police working the mean streets of 1970s Toronto. The producers of "Sidestreet:" wanted to feature community service officers instead of ordinary detectives. They aimed to concentrate on issues such as blockbusting, strikebreaking, rape, poverty, and the problems of the elderly in the city, instead of major crimes.
Episodes (7)
1. Line of Duty
Aired 3 October 1976
Sergeant Glenn Olsen who's accused of knocking down a pregnant woman and causing her to have a miscarriage, is suspended and his partner begins a personal crusade to clear his friend's name. Directed by Peter Carter starring Donnelly Rhodes and Jonathan Welsh Guest stars Sean McCann
2. The Right to Defend
Aired 10 October 1976
The story focuses on Ed Mallory, an average, law-abiding citizen who shoots and kills an intruder in his home. The dead youth's brother escapes from jail and wants revenge.
3. Intimidation
Aired 24 October 1976
A hard-nosed police veteran sidesteps established procedures and harasses an elusive drug pusher who attacked his wife.
4. Assault
Aired 31 October 1976
Chet Deckerman, a cab driver has no idea what he's letting himself in for when he plays the good Samaritan and rushes to the aid of a man suffering a brutal beating in an alley.
5. Death Sentence
Aired 7 November 1976
Community Service Sergeants Raitt and Olsen are summoned when a rifle used in cadet drills is stolen from a high school storeroom.
6. Rogue Cop
Aired 14 November 1976
A Morality squad officer is under investigation by Raitt and Olsen.
7. 'Till Death Do Us Part
Aired 21 November 1976
A hotheaded salesman and his wife are offered help by Raitt and Olsen in an attempt to resolve their domestic difficulties.