| On the Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Based on | |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Jerry Fielding |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | John Rich Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | September 11, 1975 – May 17, 1976 |
On the Rocks is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 11, 1975 to May 17, 1976. Originally telecast after Barney Miller , ABC promoted the two shows with the tagline "Funny cops, and funny robbers". It is based on the British series Porridge . [1]
The series centers on the inmates of Alamesa Minimum Security prison. The main setting is usually the cell block containing Hector Fuentes, Lester DeMott, and Nicky Palik.
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Old Fish, New Fish" | September 11, 1975 |
| 2 | "To Catch a Thief" | September 18, 1975 |
| 3 | "The Wagers of Sin" | September 25, 1975 |
| 4 | "The Legacy" | October 2, 1975 |
| 5 | "Mr. Lonelyhearts" | October 9, 1975 |
| 6 | "Champion" | October 16, 1975 |
| 7 | "Peace and Quiet" | October 23, 1975 |
| 8 | "Dear John" | October 30, 1975 |
| 9 | "Sullivan's Finest Hour" | November 13, 1975 |
| 10 | "Homesick Blues" | November 20, 1975 |
| 11 | "The Great Escape" | November 27, 1975 |
| 12 | "The High and the Mighty: Part 1" | December 4, 1975 |
| 13 | "The High and the Mighty: Part 2" | December 11, 1975 |
| 14 | "Friendly Persuasion" | December 18, 1975 |
| 15 | "The Underground Movement: Part 1" | January 8, 1976 |
| 16 | "The Underground Movement: Part 2" | January 12, 1976 |
| 17 | "A Test of Character" | January 19, 1976 |
| 18 | "Testing, Testing" | January 26, 1976 |
| 19 | "Free and Clear" | February 9, 1976 |
| 20 | "High Noon" | February 16, 1976 |
| 21 | "The Desperate Hours" | February 23, 1976 |
| 22 | "I'll Never Forget What's Her Name" | March 29, 1976 |
| 23 24 | "Retrospective: Parts 1 & 2" | May 17, 1976 |