CHiPs (1977–1983): Season 1, Episode 15 - Surf's Up - full transcript
Ponch and Jon are transferred to Malibu Beach and must deal with a teenager who has a grudge against the police.
[intense music]
Some days this seems more
like a conveyor belt
than a freeway.
A rear ender
in San Berdoo
can double those cars
all the way to the coast.
Yeah, let's think
of something pleasant, huh?
Getraer showed you
that complaint report?
Which one?
The lady we changed
the tire for.
The spare tire
was flat.
She said it was our fault,
and she's suing.
It's getting harder
and harder
to be a nice guy.
If I breathe any more
of these fumes
I'm gonna request
hazard pay.
Make that combat pay.
[Baker]
'Hey.'
[man]
'Hey, get off of my car. Hey!'
LA15, 7 Mary 3 and 4.
We're 10-97 westbound San Berdoo
at State Street.
'Uh, we've got a couple
of 11-82s.'
'One driver
fleeing on foot.'
[woman over radio]
What's going on?
Cops chasing a guy.
Cops?
Oh, man. How'd
I get into this?
I think I remember
something about needing bread.
Like the bank is gonna
repossess your wheels.
You two relax.
They're not after us.
We go fence this stuff off and
be back at the beach in an hour.
[intense music]
[woman]
'Get off my car.
Get off my car right now!'
Get off!
Get off my car!
Get him away!
Anything you say,
sir.
Huh. Get him off now!
Get off right now.
Take it easy, don't get hostile.
I'm not getting hostile.
I'm hyperactive.
Why did you have to pick my car
to tackle him on?
I didn't pick it, lady,
it just worked out that way.
Yes, well there's
a scratch on the hood
and you're going
to have to pay for it.
[Baker]
Listen, I'm sorry.
Submit a claim to the
California Highway Patrol.
'Submit a claim?'
You have violated
private property!
Yeah, I'm
your witness, sir.
Will you stop the "sir" stuff?
We have to continue
this discussion
some other time,
folks.
[siren wailing]
The Jail City express
has just arrived.
[woman]
'Well, the state
is gonna hear about this.'
And you two are in trouble,
big trouble.
You tell him,
Mac.
Oh. Smart mouth.
The next time that
you wanna tackle a crook
do it near
the center divider.
Sorry, sir..
Uh, ma'am, I mean, heh.
[woman]
'Smart mouth.
A smart mouth.'
I hope they take the cost
of repairing this scratch
out of your salary.
Thanks, ma'am.
Appreciate the thought.
[car honks]
Hey, Ponch.
Yeah?
If I don't get off this freeway.
I swear I'm gonna go nuts.
You and me both.
[theme music]
Transfer?
Both of you.
What's the matter?
Not permanently, sarge.
Just for few weeks, maybe.
Yeah, we just can't
hack the city anymore.
Yeah, we feel smogged out,
fed up and fenced in.
Yeah, I know what you're
talking about, Frank.
I get the same feeling
every time I see you
looming on my horizon.
Oh, come on, sarge.
You could fix it for us.
Why sure, Frank.
The only question is...where?
I mean, there's, um,
lovely Lake Tahoe
or...Yosemite.
That's spectacular
this time of year.
Yeah, well, we'll
take a week of each. Yeah.
Oh, I'm sure
you would.
If this was
a travel agency
and I was some sort
of recreation director.
You were putting
us on, right?
I am putting you on.
On your bikes and
on the freeways. Now, out.
Thanks, pal.
Hey, you're a pal, pal.
Yeah, wait, wait, wa..
I am your sergeant.
If you want a pal--
Yeah, join the..
Police athletic club.
- You're right.
- There you go.
Yeah.
That's what you call
a transfer?
But he didn't say no.
Not definitely.
At least not
in those words.
Yeah, I love
your optimism, Ponch
but the message I got
was loud and clear.
A definite no.
Besides, we can look on the
brighter side of the world.
Half the world wants
to come to LA.
And half the world
is already here, bugging us.
The way I've
been feeling lately
it will look great
on my tombstone.
I can see it now.
"Patrolman
Frank Poncherello
commissioned in '75,
citied out in '78."
Ah, Baker? Uh..
Hold it right there.
Uh..
Aare you two guys,
uh...really uptight?
Oh, we can
live with it.
Uh, we were
just talking
about a temporary transfer,
weren't we?
Uh, we talked.
You hollered.
Oh, come on,
I never holler.
Anyway, I'm
a very reasonable guy.
Uh, maybe a change
is what you guys need.
Where, in Death Valley?
Heh.
Ah. That's funny,
Baker.
Malibu.
Malibu?
Yeah, a couple of their guys
called in sick
with the flu.
Surf, sun.
Bikinis.
[softly]
Yeah.
That's terrific, sarge.
Thanks a lot.
Yeah, it is terrific.
It just occurred to me,
with you two guys gone
heh heh,
it's vacation for me.
Bye.
You know, this isn't
exactly Acapulco
or Hawaii,
but, uh, close.
Smell that ocean
air, huh?
Not me.
I don't trust the air
I can't see through.
You'll get used to it.
Just take a deep breath.
Hey, deep breathing
sounds too exciting.
I'm here to relax.
The only thing I want
besides peace is quiet.
Hey, kid,
grab the airgun
and we're gone.
These guys are hiking
four miles
up the canyon.
There's no hurry.
I see the hurry
if you don't.
Hey, you're learning
the trade.
Try to learn it right.
Anyone can install
this stuff.
Let me see someone
who can in two minutes.
The faster we move,
the more we get.
That's right.
Sometimes I wish
I'd been born
before cars or vans.
Huh.
Hey.
Where are your gloves?
Your fingerprints are
all over that van!
Give me some rags.
Come on. Come on.
Hurry up.
Come on, here, wipe.
Let's go. Come on.
Wipe, wipe.
Come on, move.
Hey, son.
Step over here, please?
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
I thought you brownies
only wrote parking tickets.
What are you
doing here?
Strolling.
It's a public road,
you know.
It goes to
the greenhouse.
Is that where you got the
flowers and the tape deck?
Are you hassling me
over this piece of junk?
Hey, man,
it's busted.
Where did you get it?
From a guy
at the greenhouse.
And the flowers
are for my mother.
It's her birthday.
That's the worst con job
I ever heard.
Show me some identification.
There you go.
Is your mother
visiting here?
She cleans houses, man.
Alright.
I know your neighborhood,
I've spent some time there.
Well, I bet you ain't been
around there lately.
Okay, let's go talk to the guy
at the greenhouse. Come on.
Is there something
wrong, officer?
Can you tell me something
about this tape deck?
Heh, sure.
I was gonna
throw it away.
But Robert said
he's a fix-it.
He'll settle
for a few bucks.
'You know, his mother works
in the neighborhood.'
And the flowers were
for her birthday.
That kid is great
with electronics.
Boy, he's fixed a lot of stuff
for me around here.
Is he in some kind
of trouble?
No.
But I think I am.
Thank you.
I made a mistake.
Hey.
I'm trying
to apologize.
Okay, man,
I got it.
Hey, you haven't
got it.
Look, I know where
you coming from.
Then you know
I'm used to
this kind of hassle,
right, man?
It happens a lot.
It's a big nothing,
just like your apology.
No, it's not
what you think.
Okay, so, you got
a conscience hang-up.
I accept your apology.
Look...
I don't want my mother
seeing me with you,
alright?
She'll think I'm
in some kind of trouble.
So why don't you
just kiss off?
Something special
to you?
You kidding?
He is me.
A long time ago.
Could this
really be it?
Yeah, if you believe
in science.
Ah, who cares
about buildings?
Listen...that's the surf.
You can actually hear
the surf from the station.
Uh...look at
those mountains.
Hey, can I talk to you
for a minute?
Hey, I wanna
report a rip-off.
- What kind?
- Car strippers.
They just turned Doug's
van into a skeleton.
Yeah, they got my mags,
tires, everything.
Worst of all is my stereo.
I still owe on it.
That's rough.
Uh, any witnesses?
Nope.
Why don't you come inside,
we'll file a report.
Alright, I hope you
get these turkeys
because I took two jobs
to pay for this van.
Don't you feel guilty
about being paid for this?
Nope.
Oh, no.
[repititive blasts]
Thank God
you're here.
Hey, get down,
mister. Get down.
No, no. Not down.
Up. Get up. I need help.
I need help,
please.
Here.
Here.
[Baker]
'Ah.'
Looks like were getting
bushwhacked by champagne.
Champagne?
This is not
just champagne.
This is Louis Pierre
Montroix, 1962.
It costs $15.80 a bottle.
Would you please
help me move it?
Yeah, I'll give
you a hand.
Ah-hah.
Don't step on any! 15.80!
Huh. Excuse me.
Did you, ladies,
witness the, uh..?
Shootout?
Yeah.
The shootout.
Uh-huh.
We saw it all.
The champagne
shot first.
Uh...will we have
to testify?
Only if you were involved
in the accident.
Maybe we were.
Why don't you ask us
a few questions?
Okay. Were you involved
in the accident?
No.
You get 19 more.
Did you see
the accident?
Yes. The truck just ran
right off the road.
Are you two sisters?
We'll never tell.
Do you wanna use
your other 17?
Not officially.
Terrific. We're not big
on red tape anyway.
Eh...did you
count the pops?
Heh. What?
The pops. The pops.
You know, pff, pff, pff.
See, I-I gotta get a count,
so I can figure my losses.
Yeah.. I'm-I'm..
I'm not the boss here, see.
And when he sees
all the empties
he's gonna figure
I drank 'em.
And he's gonna
make me pay.
Oh, yeah.
Well, uh, heh. I did..
You'd better add one, heh.
Uh, make that two.
Add two.
Two?
Yeah.
I can't even figure out
how broke I am.
How'd all this happen?
I-I don't know.
Honestly, I-I don't.. I don't..
It must have been a..
mechanical failure.
But I have a perfect
driving record.
I stay alert.
You sure, uh, your eyes
didn't leave the road?
I mean, no
distractions, right?
Oh, there are things that could
distract a guy, but, uh..
not if you stay alert.
Uh...hey, this could
have been serious.
I mean, you do wanna keep
you record perfect, right?
Yeah.
Oh, shut up.
Not you,
not you.
The bottles,
the bottles.
But would you keep an eye.
I've got to call the boss
and make sure no more go..
Okay.
Now, what are
you doing?
Hey, public
relations work.
Two cooperative citizens,
unattached.
'Occupations..
Flight attendants, airline.'
My girl is taking us
to the beach tomorrow.
But your girl can't come,
but she'll send a friend.
Now, wait a minute. You know
I don't go on blind dates.
You do tomorrow.
Hey, we're committed.
Into the car.
Into the car, my big girl.
Yes. Yes,
little darling. Oh.
What a good girl
you are.
That's my little
sweet girl.
[tires screeching]
My car!
My baby!
Somebody stop him!
He's got my baby.
My baby's
in that car.
Help me! Help me!
Wait, now, what's wrong?
Take it easy.
That man,
he stole my baby.
Who's got your baby?
That man, he has my baby.
Wait, what?
Take it easy. Explain it. We..
Settle down,
it's alright.
- What is it?
- I left my keys in the car.
My baby's in the back seat.
He stole my car.
Get some air.
We can't risk the chase.
The baby's in the car. We'll
have to catch him by surprise.
You know that old road
that runs parallel
to Pacific Coast Highway,
CHP station?
The old Malibu road,
that's it.
I'll get on the road
and move ahead of him.
I'll follow him
so he doesn't panic.
You settle down. Okay? Can
anyone of you take care of her.
Just a minute.
It'll be alright. It's okay.
7 Mary 4, this is Jon.
I got the green Ford in sight.
It's approximately 1.3 miles
from the starting point
moving approximately
35 miles per hour.
Got it, Mary 3.
[siren wailing]
[siren wailing]
What's wrong,
officer?
Ma'am, I need
your cooperation.
I wanna set up
an emergency roadblock.
Of course.
Alright, follow me, please.
Come on. This way.
Come on.
Bring it
right over here.
Okay, right here,
ma'am.
Sir. I need
your cooperation, sir.
Hey, Ponch, I'm approaching
the junction, do you copy?
Thank you very much,
ma'am.
Ponch, do you copy?
10-4, Baker.
Roadblock is set.
[gurgling]
[gurgling]
[tires screeching]
[gurgling]
Lighten up, man.
I didn't know the kid
was in the car. Honest.
If it makes you happy we'll find
another word for kidnapping.
[siren wailing]
[baby crying]
Oh, is she alright?
Oh, Kim.
[baby crying]
Uh, she's alright.
They're considering car theft
and kidnapping.
Oh. I don't know
how to begin to thank you.
What about writing, "I will not
leave my keys in the ignition"
hundred times?
How about my solemn
word of honor?
Deal.
Thank you.
Yes, sweetheart. Yes.
[Ponch]
You know, I keep thinking
about that kid
with the flowers.
I just don't know
what to do about it.
Hey, Ponch,
it's just another kid.
You don't believe that.
Well, not
if you don't.
Yeah. So what do I do?
You know, they got
an expression in poker, uh..
"Either ante up
or get out of the pot."
Come on.
[drill whirring]
Go with the wheel.
Hey. Come on.
You see anything
you like?
I can't help
looking around.
I'm a trained observer.
It's a ref..
Reflex.
Well, your reflexes
checked out just fine.
Oh, yeah.
Do you believe in love
at first sight?
Yeah, I believe
in the idea.
Like when you meet someone,
and you hear violins.
Yeah. Do you ever
hear violins?
No. Do you?
Violins, no.
Sometimes, I pick up a few bars
of Fleetwood Mac or Beach Boys.
Tsk. Shh.
[horn honks]
[female]
'Hey.'
Wow. This is the best
I've seen.
- Hey, Terry. How you doing?
- Just great.
- I gotta check out this baby.
- You plan to compete with it?
No. What, for a trophy?
I see what you mean.
Haven't seen you
around much.
Got work. I've--
I've got sort of a business.
Hey, come on,
loosen up.
You know it's been a while
since we'd sit out there
waiting for the last wave.
Yeah, and those were good days.
Sure were.
Only it's
different now.
You know, they got rip-off
artists all over this place.
'You better keep your eye
on this baby.'
I, I heard that.
They got me, you know. Stripped
my van down to the frame.
'It wasn't
as hot as this.'
'But it was looking
pretty good.'
It's fantastic.
He's got a Quadraphonic
stereo system.
He's got a TV
'leather Tuck & Roll.'
It's the nicest van
I've ever seen.
Hey. Why don't
you park it?
We can swim out and catch a few,
for old times' sake, huh?
Oh. Well, maybe later.
I, I just wan.. wanna
catch a quick sandwich.
'I've got
some business.'
Yeah, okay, well,
come around more.
You know, we miss you.
Yeah.
Hm.
Terry's changed.
He used to be a lot of fun.
Hey.
Don't say it. You didn't know us
without our uniform on, huh?
Oh, right,
how are you doing?
Okay.
'Did you hear anything
about my van?'
No, I haven't
heard anything yet
but we're all
working on it.
Doug, don't bother
them now.
The guys are off duty.
Hey, look at that.
Motorcycles on skis?
Now, that's for me.
It's a lot tougher
than it looks.
So are motorcycles, but it's
probably the same principle.
Balance,
acceleration.
Sure like to
get a shot at that.
Yeah, me too.
Someday.
Yeah, well, uh,
how about right now?
These guys are friends of mine.
I'll set it up.
- Hey.
- Okay.
Hey, come on, Baker.
Hey, Ponch.
Hey!
[Baker]
'Hey, Ponch.'
Come on, I don't
wanna do this.
Come on. If we can ride bikes,
we can ride them.
Listen..
Hey, bikes have brakes!
Oh, man, the water's
gonna be freezing.
- You ready?
- You're insane.
Come on, you don't want the
girls to think you're a chicken.
Hey, they're gonna think
we're permanently out to lunch.
Listen, you're gonna
be great. Come on.
[whistles]
[whistles]
Boy, you guys are great.
I've had a wonderful time.
Yeah, but the fun
hasn't even started yet.
Dinner's gonna
be a blast.
Terrific. Meet us
at Las Conchas.
Where's that?
I don't know the place.
Rio de Janeiro.
We leave
in two hours.
But we'll be back
in five days.
Listen, normally
I hate long goodbyes.
Good. Because I have
just enough time
to catch my flight.
Hey, get this developed.
We can watch when we get back.
- Alright.
- Bye.
Goodbye.
Well, it looks like you
and me for dinner.
Hey, you got any place, uh,
special in mind?
Food, no.
Neighborhood, right on.
[dog barking]
I got the feeling you've been
on this street before.
The houses are different.
The feeling's the same.
It's like
a time machine.
You know what a cop
was in those days?
The man.
The enemy.
You couldn't trust 'em any
further than you can throw 'em.
Hey, Ponch.
What changed it for you?
Long story.
Wrong time.
See you in a bit.
[knock on door]
Yes?
Are you
Robert's mother?
Yes.
I would like to talk
to your son.
May I come in,
please?
Sure. Please.
Tsk. Ah.
You bugging me again?
You seem to know
my son.
Ah, yes. We had a, uh,
misunderstanding.
You had a misunderstanding.
I got a hassle.
You are the policeman.
Robert told me about it.
Please...sit down.
Ma, we don't have
to talk to him
unless he has
a warrant.
Robert, use your manners.
Uh, Mrs. Cruz..
I made a mistake the other day
with your son...and..
I guess, I'm still
trying to apologize.
Yeah, we did
that number.
What are you
trying to say?
Mom, he wants me to think
he's a great guy, you know.
Listen, I don't care
what you think of me.
It's what you think
of yourself.
Now, I stopped you,
I questioned you.
I even put you down.
And that's what
I'm apologizing for.
But it's not
what I'm here for.
I mean, you took it like..
Like it was nothing.
Like some old con
who figured to be rousted.
That's not the way
you're supposed to be.
You got pride, man.
I know you have pride.
You have self-respect.
And you have to
flash that.
You've got to show
that to everyone
so that you
never stop
believing in yourself.
The man is making
sense, Robert.
Gracias.
Listen, there are a few things
I wanna talk to you about.
Let's spend some time
together, okay?
Like when?
I'm off duty
next Saturday.
And believe it
or not, uh..
I've never been
to Disneyland.
Why don't you
take me?
Well, we might have
a little problem.
See, my mother's
working and..
I have to babysit
the kids.
Robert..
Well, it's his guilt,
mom, not mine.
He's tough, you know.
Okay, everyone,
Disneyland, huh?
Can you handle
all these?
Heh. Probably not.
But, uh, I got reinforcements
in the car.
Come on.
Saturday, okay?
Come on,
I'll walk you out.
I'm good.
[dispatcher]
'103 Adam to 101 and CHP
on Coast Highway at Decker.'
'Suspicious persons
in vicinity of parked van.'
'Midway up at Hankin.'
7 Mary 3 and 4,
responding to Decker.
[sirens wailing]
Nick, helicopter spotted us.
- The cops are on their way.
- Leave everything.
Let's get outta here.
I'll get the back door.
Let's go.
Okay, let's go.
[sirens wailing]
[tires screeching]
[fast-paced music]
[siren wailing]
7 Mary 3,
this is 103.
I'm one mile
from Decker summit
in pursuit of suspects
heading south.
'What's your 10-20?'
7 Mary 3 and 4,
heading north from Hankin.
Looks like we got
him between us.
'10-4.'
[tires screeching]
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
'Okay, 7 Mary 3 and 4,
this is 103 Adam.'
'He's all yours now.'
'Backup is on the way.'
'Hey, that's Terry.'
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
Okay, stop right there.
Okay, man, just
be cool, huh?
Put your hands
on your head.
Hey, get down
on your knees.
'Cross your legs.'
'Put your hands
on your head.'
Your right
hand back.
Bring your right hand back.
Uh, hey,
can I talk to him?
Yeah, go ahead.
What happened, Terry?
How did you get
into this?
For the money.
Your van was one
of the first, Doug.
What do you think
about that?
I think you're
the biggest loser I know.
You had
some good friends.
Lots of luck
with your new ones.
Uh, this is
Malibu 103.
Roll one additional unit
for transport, uh..
West Road
and Bird Avenue, over.
Somehow, it's kind of hard
to picture you at Disneyland.
Especially
with five kids.
Heh. Well, you learn
things like, uh..
kids never have to go
to the bathroom
all at the same time.
Sounds like
you hated it.
Oh, does it?
I loved it.
[laughter]
[laughter]
[laughing]
Ah, Poncherello..
I haven't had a laugh
like this in years.
Hey, Jon, roll it again
for us, huh?
[laughing]
[laughter]
I'll get you
for this.
It wa..
It wasn't deliberate.
See, I was looking at some shots
of Kathy and this..
[laughs]
So you won't know when,
but I'll get you.
Hey, Ponch, looks like
first and 10.
Maybe I'll wait until you
make lieutenant, huh?
Or when you're
just ready to retire.
[laughter]
Hey, wait a minute.
I look pretty good
in this shot.
[theme music]
Some days this seems more
like a conveyor belt
than a freeway.
A rear ender
in San Berdoo
can double those cars
all the way to the coast.
Yeah, let's think
of something pleasant, huh?
Getraer showed you
that complaint report?
Which one?
The lady we changed
the tire for.
The spare tire
was flat.
She said it was our fault,
and she's suing.
It's getting harder
and harder
to be a nice guy.
If I breathe any more
of these fumes
I'm gonna request
hazard pay.
Make that combat pay.
[Baker]
'Hey.'
[man]
'Hey, get off of my car. Hey!'
LA15, 7 Mary 3 and 4.
We're 10-97 westbound San Berdoo
at State Street.
'Uh, we've got a couple
of 11-82s.'
'One driver
fleeing on foot.'
[woman over radio]
What's going on?
Cops chasing a guy.
Cops?
Oh, man. How'd
I get into this?
I think I remember
something about needing bread.
Like the bank is gonna
repossess your wheels.
You two relax.
They're not after us.
We go fence this stuff off and
be back at the beach in an hour.
[intense music]
[woman]
'Get off my car.
Get off my car right now!'
Get off!
Get off my car!
Get him away!
Anything you say,
sir.
Huh. Get him off now!
Get off right now.
Take it easy, don't get hostile.
I'm not getting hostile.
I'm hyperactive.
Why did you have to pick my car
to tackle him on?
I didn't pick it, lady,
it just worked out that way.
Yes, well there's
a scratch on the hood
and you're going
to have to pay for it.
[Baker]
Listen, I'm sorry.
Submit a claim to the
California Highway Patrol.
'Submit a claim?'
You have violated
private property!
Yeah, I'm
your witness, sir.
Will you stop the "sir" stuff?
We have to continue
this discussion
some other time,
folks.
[siren wailing]
The Jail City express
has just arrived.
[woman]
'Well, the state
is gonna hear about this.'
And you two are in trouble,
big trouble.
You tell him,
Mac.
Oh. Smart mouth.
The next time that
you wanna tackle a crook
do it near
the center divider.
Sorry, sir..
Uh, ma'am, I mean, heh.
[woman]
'Smart mouth.
A smart mouth.'
I hope they take the cost
of repairing this scratch
out of your salary.
Thanks, ma'am.
Appreciate the thought.
[car honks]
Hey, Ponch.
Yeah?
If I don't get off this freeway.
I swear I'm gonna go nuts.
You and me both.
[theme music]
Transfer?
Both of you.
What's the matter?
Not permanently, sarge.
Just for few weeks, maybe.
Yeah, we just can't
hack the city anymore.
Yeah, we feel smogged out,
fed up and fenced in.
Yeah, I know what you're
talking about, Frank.
I get the same feeling
every time I see you
looming on my horizon.
Oh, come on, sarge.
You could fix it for us.
Why sure, Frank.
The only question is...where?
I mean, there's, um,
lovely Lake Tahoe
or...Yosemite.
That's spectacular
this time of year.
Yeah, well, we'll
take a week of each. Yeah.
Oh, I'm sure
you would.
If this was
a travel agency
and I was some sort
of recreation director.
You were putting
us on, right?
I am putting you on.
On your bikes and
on the freeways. Now, out.
Thanks, pal.
Hey, you're a pal, pal.
Yeah, wait, wait, wa..
I am your sergeant.
If you want a pal--
Yeah, join the..
Police athletic club.
- You're right.
- There you go.
Yeah.
That's what you call
a transfer?
But he didn't say no.
Not definitely.
At least not
in those words.
Yeah, I love
your optimism, Ponch
but the message I got
was loud and clear.
A definite no.
Besides, we can look on the
brighter side of the world.
Half the world wants
to come to LA.
And half the world
is already here, bugging us.
The way I've
been feeling lately
it will look great
on my tombstone.
I can see it now.
"Patrolman
Frank Poncherello
commissioned in '75,
citied out in '78."
Ah, Baker? Uh..
Hold it right there.
Uh..
Aare you two guys,
uh...really uptight?
Oh, we can
live with it.
Uh, we were
just talking
about a temporary transfer,
weren't we?
Uh, we talked.
You hollered.
Oh, come on,
I never holler.
Anyway, I'm
a very reasonable guy.
Uh, maybe a change
is what you guys need.
Where, in Death Valley?
Heh.
Ah. That's funny,
Baker.
Malibu.
Malibu?
Yeah, a couple of their guys
called in sick
with the flu.
Surf, sun.
Bikinis.
[softly]
Yeah.
That's terrific, sarge.
Thanks a lot.
Yeah, it is terrific.
It just occurred to me,
with you two guys gone
heh heh,
it's vacation for me.
Bye.
You know, this isn't
exactly Acapulco
or Hawaii,
but, uh, close.
Smell that ocean
air, huh?
Not me.
I don't trust the air
I can't see through.
You'll get used to it.
Just take a deep breath.
Hey, deep breathing
sounds too exciting.
I'm here to relax.
The only thing I want
besides peace is quiet.
Hey, kid,
grab the airgun
and we're gone.
These guys are hiking
four miles
up the canyon.
There's no hurry.
I see the hurry
if you don't.
Hey, you're learning
the trade.
Try to learn it right.
Anyone can install
this stuff.
Let me see someone
who can in two minutes.
The faster we move,
the more we get.
That's right.
Sometimes I wish
I'd been born
before cars or vans.
Huh.
Hey.
Where are your gloves?
Your fingerprints are
all over that van!
Give me some rags.
Come on. Come on.
Hurry up.
Come on, here, wipe.
Let's go. Come on.
Wipe, wipe.
Come on, move.
Hey, son.
Step over here, please?
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
I thought you brownies
only wrote parking tickets.
What are you
doing here?
Strolling.
It's a public road,
you know.
It goes to
the greenhouse.
Is that where you got the
flowers and the tape deck?
Are you hassling me
over this piece of junk?
Hey, man,
it's busted.
Where did you get it?
From a guy
at the greenhouse.
And the flowers
are for my mother.
It's her birthday.
That's the worst con job
I ever heard.
Show me some identification.
There you go.
Is your mother
visiting here?
She cleans houses, man.
Alright.
I know your neighborhood,
I've spent some time there.
Well, I bet you ain't been
around there lately.
Okay, let's go talk to the guy
at the greenhouse. Come on.
Is there something
wrong, officer?
Can you tell me something
about this tape deck?
Heh, sure.
I was gonna
throw it away.
But Robert said
he's a fix-it.
He'll settle
for a few bucks.
'You know, his mother works
in the neighborhood.'
And the flowers were
for her birthday.
That kid is great
with electronics.
Boy, he's fixed a lot of stuff
for me around here.
Is he in some kind
of trouble?
No.
But I think I am.
Thank you.
I made a mistake.
Hey.
I'm trying
to apologize.
Okay, man,
I got it.
Hey, you haven't
got it.
Look, I know where
you coming from.
Then you know
I'm used to
this kind of hassle,
right, man?
It happens a lot.
It's a big nothing,
just like your apology.
No, it's not
what you think.
Okay, so, you got
a conscience hang-up.
I accept your apology.
Look...
I don't want my mother
seeing me with you,
alright?
She'll think I'm
in some kind of trouble.
So why don't you
just kiss off?
Something special
to you?
You kidding?
He is me.
A long time ago.
Could this
really be it?
Yeah, if you believe
in science.
Ah, who cares
about buildings?
Listen...that's the surf.
You can actually hear
the surf from the station.
Uh...look at
those mountains.
Hey, can I talk to you
for a minute?
Hey, I wanna
report a rip-off.
- What kind?
- Car strippers.
They just turned Doug's
van into a skeleton.
Yeah, they got my mags,
tires, everything.
Worst of all is my stereo.
I still owe on it.
That's rough.
Uh, any witnesses?
Nope.
Why don't you come inside,
we'll file a report.
Alright, I hope you
get these turkeys
because I took two jobs
to pay for this van.
Don't you feel guilty
about being paid for this?
Nope.
Oh, no.
[repititive blasts]
Thank God
you're here.
Hey, get down,
mister. Get down.
No, no. Not down.
Up. Get up. I need help.
I need help,
please.
Here.
Here.
[Baker]
'Ah.'
Looks like were getting
bushwhacked by champagne.
Champagne?
This is not
just champagne.
This is Louis Pierre
Montroix, 1962.
It costs $15.80 a bottle.
Would you please
help me move it?
Yeah, I'll give
you a hand.
Ah-hah.
Don't step on any! 15.80!
Huh. Excuse me.
Did you, ladies,
witness the, uh..?
Shootout?
Yeah.
The shootout.
Uh-huh.
We saw it all.
The champagne
shot first.
Uh...will we have
to testify?
Only if you were involved
in the accident.
Maybe we were.
Why don't you ask us
a few questions?
Okay. Were you involved
in the accident?
No.
You get 19 more.
Did you see
the accident?
Yes. The truck just ran
right off the road.
Are you two sisters?
We'll never tell.
Do you wanna use
your other 17?
Not officially.
Terrific. We're not big
on red tape anyway.
Eh...did you
count the pops?
Heh. What?
The pops. The pops.
You know, pff, pff, pff.
See, I-I gotta get a count,
so I can figure my losses.
Yeah.. I'm-I'm..
I'm not the boss here, see.
And when he sees
all the empties
he's gonna figure
I drank 'em.
And he's gonna
make me pay.
Oh, yeah.
Well, uh, heh. I did..
You'd better add one, heh.
Uh, make that two.
Add two.
Two?
Yeah.
I can't even figure out
how broke I am.
How'd all this happen?
I-I don't know.
Honestly, I-I don't.. I don't..
It must have been a..
mechanical failure.
But I have a perfect
driving record.
I stay alert.
You sure, uh, your eyes
didn't leave the road?
I mean, no
distractions, right?
Oh, there are things that could
distract a guy, but, uh..
not if you stay alert.
Uh...hey, this could
have been serious.
I mean, you do wanna keep
you record perfect, right?
Yeah.
Oh, shut up.
Not you,
not you.
The bottles,
the bottles.
But would you keep an eye.
I've got to call the boss
and make sure no more go..
Okay.
Now, what are
you doing?
Hey, public
relations work.
Two cooperative citizens,
unattached.
'Occupations..
Flight attendants, airline.'
My girl is taking us
to the beach tomorrow.
But your girl can't come,
but she'll send a friend.
Now, wait a minute. You know
I don't go on blind dates.
You do tomorrow.
Hey, we're committed.
Into the car.
Into the car, my big girl.
Yes. Yes,
little darling. Oh.
What a good girl
you are.
That's my little
sweet girl.
[tires screeching]
My car!
My baby!
Somebody stop him!
He's got my baby.
My baby's
in that car.
Help me! Help me!
Wait, now, what's wrong?
Take it easy.
That man,
he stole my baby.
Who's got your baby?
That man, he has my baby.
Wait, what?
Take it easy. Explain it. We..
Settle down,
it's alright.
- What is it?
- I left my keys in the car.
My baby's in the back seat.
He stole my car.
Get some air.
We can't risk the chase.
The baby's in the car. We'll
have to catch him by surprise.
You know that old road
that runs parallel
to Pacific Coast Highway,
CHP station?
The old Malibu road,
that's it.
I'll get on the road
and move ahead of him.
I'll follow him
so he doesn't panic.
You settle down. Okay? Can
anyone of you take care of her.
Just a minute.
It'll be alright. It's okay.
7 Mary 4, this is Jon.
I got the green Ford in sight.
It's approximately 1.3 miles
from the starting point
moving approximately
35 miles per hour.
Got it, Mary 3.
[siren wailing]
[siren wailing]
What's wrong,
officer?
Ma'am, I need
your cooperation.
I wanna set up
an emergency roadblock.
Of course.
Alright, follow me, please.
Come on. This way.
Come on.
Bring it
right over here.
Okay, right here,
ma'am.
Sir. I need
your cooperation, sir.
Hey, Ponch, I'm approaching
the junction, do you copy?
Thank you very much,
ma'am.
Ponch, do you copy?
10-4, Baker.
Roadblock is set.
[gurgling]
[gurgling]
[tires screeching]
[gurgling]
Lighten up, man.
I didn't know the kid
was in the car. Honest.
If it makes you happy we'll find
another word for kidnapping.
[siren wailing]
[baby crying]
Oh, is she alright?
Oh, Kim.
[baby crying]
Uh, she's alright.
They're considering car theft
and kidnapping.
Oh. I don't know
how to begin to thank you.
What about writing, "I will not
leave my keys in the ignition"
hundred times?
How about my solemn
word of honor?
Deal.
Thank you.
Yes, sweetheart. Yes.
[Ponch]
You know, I keep thinking
about that kid
with the flowers.
I just don't know
what to do about it.
Hey, Ponch,
it's just another kid.
You don't believe that.
Well, not
if you don't.
Yeah. So what do I do?
You know, they got
an expression in poker, uh..
"Either ante up
or get out of the pot."
Come on.
[drill whirring]
Go with the wheel.
Hey. Come on.
You see anything
you like?
I can't help
looking around.
I'm a trained observer.
It's a ref..
Reflex.
Well, your reflexes
checked out just fine.
Oh, yeah.
Do you believe in love
at first sight?
Yeah, I believe
in the idea.
Like when you meet someone,
and you hear violins.
Yeah. Do you ever
hear violins?
No. Do you?
Violins, no.
Sometimes, I pick up a few bars
of Fleetwood Mac or Beach Boys.
Tsk. Shh.
[horn honks]
[female]
'Hey.'
Wow. This is the best
I've seen.
- Hey, Terry. How you doing?
- Just great.
- I gotta check out this baby.
- You plan to compete with it?
No. What, for a trophy?
I see what you mean.
Haven't seen you
around much.
Got work. I've--
I've got sort of a business.
Hey, come on,
loosen up.
You know it's been a while
since we'd sit out there
waiting for the last wave.
Yeah, and those were good days.
Sure were.
Only it's
different now.
You know, they got rip-off
artists all over this place.
'You better keep your eye
on this baby.'
I, I heard that.
They got me, you know. Stripped
my van down to the frame.
'It wasn't
as hot as this.'
'But it was looking
pretty good.'
It's fantastic.
He's got a Quadraphonic
stereo system.
He's got a TV
'leather Tuck & Roll.'
It's the nicest van
I've ever seen.
Hey. Why don't
you park it?
We can swim out and catch a few,
for old times' sake, huh?
Oh. Well, maybe later.
I, I just wan.. wanna
catch a quick sandwich.
'I've got
some business.'
Yeah, okay, well,
come around more.
You know, we miss you.
Yeah.
Hm.
Terry's changed.
He used to be a lot of fun.
Hey.
Don't say it. You didn't know us
without our uniform on, huh?
Oh, right,
how are you doing?
Okay.
'Did you hear anything
about my van?'
No, I haven't
heard anything yet
but we're all
working on it.
Doug, don't bother
them now.
The guys are off duty.
Hey, look at that.
Motorcycles on skis?
Now, that's for me.
It's a lot tougher
than it looks.
So are motorcycles, but it's
probably the same principle.
Balance,
acceleration.
Sure like to
get a shot at that.
Yeah, me too.
Someday.
Yeah, well, uh,
how about right now?
These guys are friends of mine.
I'll set it up.
- Hey.
- Okay.
Hey, come on, Baker.
Hey, Ponch.
Hey!
[Baker]
'Hey, Ponch.'
Come on, I don't
wanna do this.
Come on. If we can ride bikes,
we can ride them.
Listen..
Hey, bikes have brakes!
Oh, man, the water's
gonna be freezing.
- You ready?
- You're insane.
Come on, you don't want the
girls to think you're a chicken.
Hey, they're gonna think
we're permanently out to lunch.
Listen, you're gonna
be great. Come on.
[whistles]
[whistles]
Boy, you guys are great.
I've had a wonderful time.
Yeah, but the fun
hasn't even started yet.
Dinner's gonna
be a blast.
Terrific. Meet us
at Las Conchas.
Where's that?
I don't know the place.
Rio de Janeiro.
We leave
in two hours.
But we'll be back
in five days.
Listen, normally
I hate long goodbyes.
Good. Because I have
just enough time
to catch my flight.
Hey, get this developed.
We can watch when we get back.
- Alright.
- Bye.
Goodbye.
Well, it looks like you
and me for dinner.
Hey, you got any place, uh,
special in mind?
Food, no.
Neighborhood, right on.
[dog barking]
I got the feeling you've been
on this street before.
The houses are different.
The feeling's the same.
It's like
a time machine.
You know what a cop
was in those days?
The man.
The enemy.
You couldn't trust 'em any
further than you can throw 'em.
Hey, Ponch.
What changed it for you?
Long story.
Wrong time.
See you in a bit.
[knock on door]
Yes?
Are you
Robert's mother?
Yes.
I would like to talk
to your son.
May I come in,
please?
Sure. Please.
Tsk. Ah.
You bugging me again?
You seem to know
my son.
Ah, yes. We had a, uh,
misunderstanding.
You had a misunderstanding.
I got a hassle.
You are the policeman.
Robert told me about it.
Please...sit down.
Ma, we don't have
to talk to him
unless he has
a warrant.
Robert, use your manners.
Uh, Mrs. Cruz..
I made a mistake the other day
with your son...and..
I guess, I'm still
trying to apologize.
Yeah, we did
that number.
What are you
trying to say?
Mom, he wants me to think
he's a great guy, you know.
Listen, I don't care
what you think of me.
It's what you think
of yourself.
Now, I stopped you,
I questioned you.
I even put you down.
And that's what
I'm apologizing for.
But it's not
what I'm here for.
I mean, you took it like..
Like it was nothing.
Like some old con
who figured to be rousted.
That's not the way
you're supposed to be.
You got pride, man.
I know you have pride.
You have self-respect.
And you have to
flash that.
You've got to show
that to everyone
so that you
never stop
believing in yourself.
The man is making
sense, Robert.
Gracias.
Listen, there are a few things
I wanna talk to you about.
Let's spend some time
together, okay?
Like when?
I'm off duty
next Saturday.
And believe it
or not, uh..
I've never been
to Disneyland.
Why don't you
take me?
Well, we might have
a little problem.
See, my mother's
working and..
I have to babysit
the kids.
Robert..
Well, it's his guilt,
mom, not mine.
He's tough, you know.
Okay, everyone,
Disneyland, huh?
Can you handle
all these?
Heh. Probably not.
But, uh, I got reinforcements
in the car.
Come on.
Saturday, okay?
Come on,
I'll walk you out.
I'm good.
[dispatcher]
'103 Adam to 101 and CHP
on Coast Highway at Decker.'
'Suspicious persons
in vicinity of parked van.'
'Midway up at Hankin.'
7 Mary 3 and 4,
responding to Decker.
[sirens wailing]
Nick, helicopter spotted us.
- The cops are on their way.
- Leave everything.
Let's get outta here.
I'll get the back door.
Let's go.
Okay, let's go.
[sirens wailing]
[tires screeching]
[fast-paced music]
[siren wailing]
7 Mary 3,
this is 103.
I'm one mile
from Decker summit
in pursuit of suspects
heading south.
'What's your 10-20?'
7 Mary 3 and 4,
heading north from Hankin.
Looks like we got
him between us.
'10-4.'
[tires screeching]
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
'Okay, 7 Mary 3 and 4,
this is 103 Adam.'
'He's all yours now.'
'Backup is on the way.'
'Hey, that's Terry.'
[siren wailing]
[tires screeching]
Okay, stop right there.
Okay, man, just
be cool, huh?
Put your hands
on your head.
Hey, get down
on your knees.
'Cross your legs.'
'Put your hands
on your head.'
Your right
hand back.
Bring your right hand back.
Uh, hey,
can I talk to him?
Yeah, go ahead.
What happened, Terry?
How did you get
into this?
For the money.
Your van was one
of the first, Doug.
What do you think
about that?
I think you're
the biggest loser I know.
You had
some good friends.
Lots of luck
with your new ones.
Uh, this is
Malibu 103.
Roll one additional unit
for transport, uh..
West Road
and Bird Avenue, over.
Somehow, it's kind of hard
to picture you at Disneyland.
Especially
with five kids.
Heh. Well, you learn
things like, uh..
kids never have to go
to the bathroom
all at the same time.
Sounds like
you hated it.
Oh, does it?
I loved it.
[laughter]
[laughter]
[laughing]
Ah, Poncherello..
I haven't had a laugh
like this in years.
Hey, Jon, roll it again
for us, huh?
[laughing]
[laughter]
I'll get you
for this.
It wa..
It wasn't deliberate.
See, I was looking at some shots
of Kathy and this..
[laughs]
So you won't know when,
but I'll get you.
Hey, Ponch, looks like
first and 10.
Maybe I'll wait until you
make lieutenant, huh?
Or when you're
just ready to retire.
[laughter]
Hey, wait a minute.
I look pretty good
in this shot.
[theme music]