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M Squad

M Squad

19575.23 Seasons117 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Lt. Frank Ballinger is a no-nonsense plain clothes cop in the elite M Squad Division. The Squad's task is to root out organised crime and corruption in America's Second City, Chicago.

Produced by Maxwell Shane
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Detective Lt. Frank Ballinger

Paul Newlan

Paul Newlan

Police Capt. Grey

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoispoliceorganized crimepolice detective

About M Squad

M Squad is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 1957 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, police, organized crime, police detective. it stars Lee Marvin, Paul Newlan. Lt. Frank Ballinger is a no-nonsense plain clothes cop in the elite M Squad Division. The Squad's task is to root out organised crime and corruption in America's Second City, Chicago.

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