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A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in New York City.
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Episode 1
On her birthday, Kojak's niece is kidnapped by criminals who want to exchange her for an incarcerated cop killer.
Directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.Written by Robert Hoskins, Steven W. CarabatsosGuest stars Vince Conti, Richard Gere, Marco St. John, George Morfogen, Michael Durrell, Mark Russell, Donna Mitchell, Julie Garfield
Episode 2
Already confronted with problems at home, Detective Jeff Braddock must face the inquiry of the murder of his mistress, while Kojak investigates the bombing of a restaurant.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Jack Laird, William P. McGivernGuest stars Vince Conti, Brian Murray, Judith Chapman, Frances Foster, Joseph Mascolo, Fionnula Flanagan, Mark Dawson, Sidney Armus
Episode 3
Kojak searches for the killer of a key witness in a prominent murder trial.
Directed by Edward M. AbromsWritten by James M. MillerGuest stars Vince Conti, Bruce Glover, Roxie Roker, Sharon Gless, Jack Bannon, Sarah Seegar, David Wilson, Raymond Singer
Episode 4
Kojak and the detectives scour the city for "The Grim Reaper", a slasher who murders his victims out of greed.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Gene R. KearneyGuest stars Vince Conti, Roz Kelly, Bruce Kirby, Salome Jens, Howard Honig, Lara Parker, Borah Silver, Ken Sylk
Episode 5
Kojak and the detectives try to stop a child molester, who has diplomatic immunity, before he strikes again.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Chester Krumholz, Charles Sailor, Eric KaldorGuest stars Vince Conti, Al Freeman Jr., Yuki Shimoda, Maria Tucci, Héctor Elizondo, Ron Max, Jess Osuna, Rudolph Willrich
Episode 6
The shooting of a Puerto Rican youth by the Police angers the community.
Directed by Nicholas SgarroWritten by Burton ArmusGuest stars Vince Conti, David Selby, Harry Bellaver, Jaime Sánchez, Joe Silver, Carlos Augusto Cestero, Livia Ginise, Paula Trueman
Episode 7
The drug addicted girlfriend of a cop is under scrutiny for accidentally killing his partner during a drug bust.
Directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.Written by Chester Krumholz, Jack Epps Jr., Andy HouseGuest stars Vince Conti, Dominic Chianese, Irene Cara, Hurd Hatfield, Lynn Redgrave, Morgan Fairchild, Dan Hedaya, Walter McGinn
Episode 8
Kojak finds that the longshoreman's lips are sealed when he inquires into labor-related waterfront murders.
Directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.Written by Chester KrumholzGuest stars Vince Conti, Michael Mann, Cliff Osmond, Louis Guss, Paul Mantee, Virginia Christine, Charles Siebert, Nick Dimitri
Episode 9
A wealthy political leader quashes Kojak's efforts to reopen a two-year-old matricide case.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by William P. McGivern, Robert M. YoungGuest stars Vince Conti, Kene Holliday, Kenneth McMillan, Geraldine Page, Mary Beth Hurt, Matthew Cowles, Thom Christopher, Lester Rawlins
Episode 10
When Kojak gets too close to discovering the truth, he is framed.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by William P. McGivern, Robert M. YoungGuest stars Vince Conti, Kene Holliday, Kenneth McMillan, Geraldine Page, Mary Beth Hurt, Matthew Cowles, Thom Christopher, Lester Rawlins
Episode 11
An émigré princess and her servant scheme to recover family jewels they believe are held by a mobster.
Directed by Charles S. DubinWritten by James M. MillerGuest stars Maria Schell, Harry Goz, Sam McMurray, Herb Edelman, Joe Dispenza, Vivian Nathan, Gene Gross, Norman Parker
Episode 12
Private eye Salathiel Harms returns, pursuing the same bail jumper as Kojak.
Directed by Charles S. DubinWritten by Leon TokatyanGuest stars Vince Conti, Danny Aiello, Swoosie Kurtz, John Reilly, Rosey Grier, Mark Russell, Leonardo Cimino, Barry Snider
Episode 13
A desperate unemployed ironworker accidentally kills a construction kingpin.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Chester Krumholz, James Duff McAdamsGuest stars Vince Conti, Robert Earl Jones, Rudy Bond, Mark Russell, Stephen Macht, Blair Brown, Maureen Anderman, Charles White
Episode 14
A woman informs the detectives that she had seen a wanted man that had supposedly died in a house fire, but they don't believe her until it's too late.
Directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.Written by Burton ArmusGuest stars Vince Conti, Brooke Adams, Roy Jenson, Simon Oakland, William Cort, Mark Russell, Helen Page Camp, John Durren
Episode 15
Kojak's godson becomes mixed up with a gang involved in an armed robbery. Can Kojak get through to his godson before it's too late?
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by Joseph GunnGuest stars Vince Conti, Rosalind Cash, Clarence Felder, Gene Baylos, Haywood Nelson, Brian Dennehy, Mark Russell, F. Murray Abraham
Episode 16
A boxer accused of murder holes up inside a church and threatens to kill the parishioners unless the police meet his demands.
Directed by Noel BlackWritten by Michael Grais, Mark Victor, Anthony SpinnerGuest stars Vince Conti, Roscoe Orman, Luis Ávalos, Jack Betts, Ken Foree, Paul Benjamin, Dorian Harewood, Mark Russell
Episode 17
A wealthy ecologist's wife plans to murder him and use a fake phone message to frame a nonexistent call girl.
Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Gene R. KearneyGuest stars Vince Conti, Joe Turkel, Eric Braeden, Mark Russell, Susan Sullivan, Alan Manson, Dale Robinette, Helen Craig
Episode 18
A Puerto Rican cop goes undercover in his old neighborhood to find out who is trying to start a barrio gang war.
Directed by Nicholas SgarroWritten by Stephen Downing, Jerrold FreedmanGuest stars Vince Conti, Raymond Serra, Patricia Triana, Mark Russell, Clarence Felder, Miguel Piñero, Tony Diaz, Noberto Kerner
Episode 19
Kojak must unravel the mystery of a white Roll-Royce with a body in the trunk while trying to find a woman who murdered her husband.
Directed by Charles S. DubinWritten by Matthew Rapf, Chester KrumholzGuest stars Vince Conti, Kitty Winn, Michael Storm, Maud Adams, Sully Boyar, William Hurt, Robert Picardo, Michael Tolan
Episode 20
The search continues for a woman who murdered her husband, abandoned her child and is threatening to commit suicide.
Directed by Charles S. DubinWritten by Matthew Rapf, Chester KrumholzGuest stars Vince Conti, Kitty Winn, Maud Adams, Ken Kercheval, Sully Boyar, William Hurt, Louise Sorel, Robert Picardo
Episode 21
A member of the police force falls prey to a powerful crime figure. With Albert Paulsen and Judith Light.
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Jack LairdGuest stars Vince Conti, Mark Russell, David Margulies, Mark Margolis, Joseph Hindy, Albert Paulsen, Judith Light, Jack Hollander
Episode 22
Crocker accidentally shoots a fashion model while trying to stop a robbery, jeopardizing his career.
Directed by Telly SavalasWritten by Oliver Crawford, Robert W. LenskiGuest stars Vince Conti, Larry Haines, Elaine Shore, Christopher Walken, Carol Lynley, Lester Rawlins, Mark Russell, Jake Dengel
Episode 23
Kojak and a female detective must overcome their dislike for each other when she is transferred from the rape squad to help nab a drug-dealing rapist-muderer.
Directed by Edward M. AbromsWritten by Burton ArmusGuest stars Vince Conti, Lisa Pelikan, Christopher Murney, Ellen Bry, Jeffrey Tambor, George Maharis, Louis Zorich, Joan Van Ark
Episode 24
A vengeful nun tries to bring to justice the gangster who ordered the murder of her sister. (60 mins)
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Ross Teel, Charles Sailor, Eric KaldorGuest stars Vince Conti, Season Hubley, Murray Hamilton, Holland Taylor, Frederick Coffin, Lester Rawlins, Mark Russell, Ted Beniades
Episode 25
Directed by Joel OlianskyWritten by Gene R. KearneyGuest stars Vince Conti, Kathleen Widdoes, Caroline McWilliams, Mark Russell, Graham Beckel, Paul Rossilli, Toni Kalem, Jerry Jarrett
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Telly SavalasTheo Kojak
Dan FrazerFrank McNeill
Kevin DobsonBobby Crocker
George SavalasCurly Stavors
Bruce KirbySgt. Al Vine
Pepe SernaRudy Diaz
Jennifer WarrenEloise Geach
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