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Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.
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Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.
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Episode 1
An embittered deserter is bribed into Saundes' squad across the mountains. They are captured by Germans and left to freeze, but manage a daring escape.
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Theodore Bikel, Henry Brandon
Episode 2
Hanley and the men are rescued by a Greek colonel and his men.
Guest stars Telly Savalas, Pete Duel, John Aniston
Episode 3
Saunders faces a possible court-martial after a machine gun sergeant accuses him of bad judgment under fire when two of his men are killed.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by David MoessingerGuest stars Seymour Cassel, Horst Ebersberg, H.M. Wynant, Paul Burke
Episode 4
The Germans, caught in an allied pincer movement, launch an all out assault on the American lines.
Written by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Bobby Rydell
Episode 5
Sent to the rear to recover from injuries, Kirby and Caje encounter Harry White, a dice cheating schemer who has been fighting the war from a bar stool.
Directed by Sutton RoleyGuest stars Claudine Longet, Mickey Rooney, Norman Alden
Episode 6
During a barrage, Saunders is trapped under a beam and the only man who can rescue him is Pvt. Kogan. The scared Kogan abandons Saunders as the enemy moves into town.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyWritten by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Sal Mineo, Ed Gilbert
Episode 7
Bringing a wounded doe to safety, Saunders, Caje, and communication Sergent Meider stumble upon a Germen patrol setting up a radio center.
Guest stars Herb Andress, Gary Lockwood
Episode 8
In a newly liberated French town Saunders is reluctant to accept the ministrations of a courageous thirteen year old girl whose one ambition is to serve the troops as a nurse.
Directed by Bernard McEveety
Episode 9
Sgt. Keeley has lost faith in humanity and invests all his devotion to his carrier pigeons, which he has trained for military use.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Bob Champion, Neville Brand
Episode 10
Hanley must take the place of a G-2 officer on a mission to spy on a German HQ. One of the three men he must meet has killed an American that Kirby recognized and took his unifom.
Directed by Sutton RoleyGuest stars Warren Stevens, Ed Kemmer, Skip Homeier
Episode 11
Saunders learns that his hero and role-model has feet of clay.Sergeant Avery, thought killed in action shows up alive and well. and must clear himself of suspicion of desertion.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Rip Torn, Anthony Eisley, Robert Yuro
Episode 12
Caje needs the help of a French civilian to try and rescue an injured and captured Hanley. Other regulars: Saunders & Doc (2).
Directed by Sutton RoleyGuest stars Corey Allen, Lawrence Montaigne, Lyle Bettger
Episode 13
The squad picks up a wounded GI, who is really the leader of a specially trained group of German infiltrators.
Guest stars Peter Brocco
Episode 14
Hanley and men are sent to evacuate the town of Bonnaire which is targeted for German attack. But the mayor, his three beautiful daughters, and the township people thwart Hanley's every effort.
Directed by Sutton RoleyGuest stars Jay Novello, Susan Silo
Episode 15
Littlejohn receives a birthday cake from his mother, with the explicit instructions not to open it until the 21st. He carries it on a dangerous patro; into enemy territory.
Written by Ed AdamsonGuest stars Phillip Pine, Jean Del Val
Episode 16
Hanley reluctantly accepts a captured German lieutenant's offer to disarm the mines his men have hidden. (60 mins)
Written by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Anna Lee, Robert Duvall
Episode 17
A German captain is ordered to blow up a bridge that the Americans will use to enter a French town, but Saunders' squad moves in before he can complete his mission
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars James Whitmore
Episode 18
Saunders assigns Caje as acting squad leader for 3rd squad till the replacement Sergeant arrives.
Directed by Vic MorrowGuest stars Tom Skerritt, Mike Kellin, Dee Pollock, Paul Hampton, George Murdock
Episode 19
Saunders and a young soldier, Private Carey, are in a fight for their lives against the Germans. But Carey has never killed anyone or any thing, and will not defend himself.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Tommy Sands
Episode 20
Eddie Cane, a cocky replacement, is anxious to join platoon with his old friend "Wild Man" Kirby. Cane's older brother was Kirby's best pal back home.
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Frankie Avalon
Episode 21
Saunders, Caje, and Kirby try to rescue a paratrooper captain before he is spotted by the Germans.
Guest stars David Sheiner, Horst Ebersberg, Jean Del Val
Episode 22
A German Bombardment strikes a prison releasing convicted criminals into the countryside. One unscrupulous convict assumes the identity of a French resistance fighter.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Gilbert Roland
Episode 23
After losing a superior office in the field, Saunders and squad allow themselves to be captured by the enemy to liberate a famous American correspondent being held by the Germans.
Directed by Sutton RoleyWritten by Richard L. NewhaferGuest stars Henry Beckman, Dan Duryea, Douglas Henderson
Episode 24
Hanley takes three men into enemy territory to rescue a U>S> flying ace who has parachuted to safety.
Where to watch Combat!Episode 25
A German machine gun pins down Saunders and company, along with four seriously wounded GIs, a truck full of munitions, and a truck driver.
Written by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Terry Carter, William Wellman Jr.
Episode 26
Hanley's efforts to bring to London a Frenchman with information valuable to the Allies is hampered by a lynching party that wants him for themselves.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Robert Ellenstein, Peter Renaday, Robert Loggia, Émile Genest
Episode 27
A desperate woman searches for her missing baby as American and German soldiers watch helplessly from opposite ends of the street.
Directed by Vic MorrowWritten by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars William Smithers, John Crawford
Episode 28
When their jeep hits a land mine, Saunders, a tank captain, and private Gavin attempt to maneuver an abandoned German tank through enemy territory.
Written by Edward J. LaksoGuest stars Frank Gorshin
Episode 29
Lieutenant William Benton, the son of celebrated General Bull Benton, leads a mission to locate a big artillery piece that is cutting up the American lines.
Directed by Bernard McEveetyGuest stars Andrew Prine, Michael Masters, John Milford
Episode 30
Corporal Velásquez is assigned to Hanleys outfit with orders to destroy a German observation post.
Guest stars Michael Stroka, Charles Bronson, Kort Falkenberg, Robert Fortier
Episode 31
Saunders trapped behind enemy lines passes himself off as a shell shocked German corporal.
Guest stars Bert Freed, Robert Donner, Ivan Triesault
Episode 32
Hanley does not recall a private from patrol until the news that his wife is dying is confirmed. (At which time he will get an emergency leave.) But by then patrol is trapped and hiding in a basement.
Guest stars Greg Mullavey, Chad Everett, Robert Fortier
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Rick JasonLieutenant Gil Hanley
Vic MorrowSergeant Chip Saunders
Jack HoganWilliam G. Kirby
Tom LowellBilly Nelson
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