Kolchak: The Night Stalker
“A hard-bitten reporter with a nose for news and an open mind.”
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
Where to watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker in United States
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Where is Kolchak: The Night Stalker streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is a 1974 English-language drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Jeffrey Grant Rice. The cast is led by Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage. It spans 1 season and 20 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker was produced by Francy Productions, Universal Television, and Dan Curtis Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 13, 1974, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Jeffrey Grant Rice
- First aired
- September 13, 1974
- Last aired
- March 28, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (20 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Francy Productions, Universal Television, Dan Curtis Productions
Kolchak: The Night Stalker cast & crew
Kolchak: The Night Stalker was created by Jeffrey Grant Rice.
The cast features Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo, and Jack Grinnage as Ron Updyke.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Cy Chermak and Darren McGavin.
Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker worth watching?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 20 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and sci-fi & fantasy, Kolchak: The Night Stalker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker
In United States, you can stream Kolchak: The Night Stalker on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Jack Grinnage
Ron Updyke
Kolchak: The Night Stalker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kolchak: The Night Stalker in United States?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker on Peacock Premium?
Yes — Kolchak: The Night Stalker is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.
▸What language is Kolchak: The Night Stalker in?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Kolchak: The Night Stalker are there?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker has 1 season with 20 episodes in total.
▸What is Kolchak: The Night Stalker rated?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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