Episodes
Episode 1
Pilot
September 20, 19811h 30m0.0
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.
Episode 2
A Saved Life
November 1, 19811h0.0
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.
Episode 3
Death of a Fireman
November 8, 19811h0.0
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.
Episode 4
Dark Fire
November 15, 19811h0.0
An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.
Episode 5
The Little Girl Who Cried Fire
November 22, 19811h0.0
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.
Episode 6
Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)
November 29, 19811h0.0
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.
Episode 7
Fireworks
December 6, 19811h0.0
A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.
Episode 8
Framed by Fire
December 13, 19811h0.0
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.
Episode 9
From One Little Spark
January 3, 19821h0.0
Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.
Episode 10
Wildfire
January 10, 19821h0.0
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.
Episode 11
My Life Is Yours
January 17, 19821h0.0
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.
Episode 12
Happy Birthday
January 31, 19821h0.0
Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.
Episode 13
Revenge
February 7, 19821h0.0
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.
Episode 14
Burnout
February 14, 19821h0.0
Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.
Episode 15
Trapped by Time
February 21, 19821h0.0
Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.
Episode 16
Trial by Fire
February 28, 19821h0.0
A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.
Episode 17
Riddle in the Flames
March 14, 19821h0.0
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.
Episode 18
No Escape
March 21, 19821h0.0
A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.
Episode 19
Fire Below
July 11, 19821h0.0
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.
Episode 20
Land of Make Believe
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Episode 21
Episode 21
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