Dempsey comes up against a man who is his equal in all respects, the only difference being he is on the wrong side of the law.

Dempsey and Makepeace

New York cop Jim Dempsey angers a powerful mob figure and is sent to London for safekeeping. There he is partnered with Harriet Makepeace, a British detective.

The Armed and Extremely Dangerous

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1. The Armed and Extremely Dangerous

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A security van loaded with half a million pounds is hijacked and one of the security men is murdered. Dempsey and Makepeace are called to investigate.

The Squeeze

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2. The Squeeze

After a robbery and murder in a London casino, New York cop Dempsey and his partner, Makepeace become involved in the search for a girl who wears a rare antique necklace.

Lucky Streak

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3. Lucky Streak

Gang leader Frank Egan plans the perfect crime with an ingenious way of disposing of the money.

Given To Acts of Violence

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. Given To Acts of Violence

Two rival underworld gangs set a severe test for Dempsey and Makepeace. Dempsey goes gambling in a world where extortion, murder and kidnapping are the rules of the game.

Hors De Combat

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5. Hors De Combat

A terrorist group smuggles arms into the country in order to spring one of their number from prison. New York cop Dempsey, poses as a photographer.

Nowhere To Run

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Nowhere To Run

Three young boys break into a warehouse, but are disturbed by the owners. One of the intruders, Ziggy, manages to escape. Ziggy is one of Makepeace's informants.

Make Peace - Not War

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 1 - Episode 7

7. Make Peace - Not War

High level corruption is revealed - and there is a kidnapping drama. Dempsey relives a way of stealing cars and Makepeace pretends to resort to the oldest profession in the world.

Blind Eye

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8. Blind Eye

A priceless collection of artefacts are stolen from Makepeace's family home. Dempsey and Makepeace join her father for a weekend's shooting, which turns into a murder mystery.

Cry God for Harry

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 1 - Episode 9

9. Cry God for Harry

Makepeace's best friend is murdered and Dempsey shows her another side of his nature.

Judgement

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10. Judgement

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An isolated petrol station is attacked and destroyed by masked raiders and a major company is blackmailed. Dempsey and Makepeace go down market to solve the crime.

Silver Dollar

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Silver Dollar

A robbery is being planned and the gang needs a getaway driver. Dempsey creates mayhem in the London streets and Makepeace plays catch with a grenade.

Wheelman

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2. Wheelman

A psychopathic admirer has a deadly way of showing her affection for Dempsey. Suzi Quatro guest stars.

Love You to Death

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3. Love You to Death

When a top international banker is held to ransom, Makepeace offers herself as a hostage.

No Surrender

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. No Surrender

Dempsey and Makepeace go undercover on the trail of a gangland boss, with whom Spikings has a score to settle.

Tequila Sunrise

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5. Tequila Sunrise

Some priceless Ancient Egyptian antiquities are stolen and Dempsey and Makepeace go undercover to try to recover them.

Blood Money

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. Blood Money

Dempsey and Makepeace investigate the death of a model who had links with a government official and a smuggling operation.

Set a Thief

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 2 - Episode 7

7. Set a Thief

Prostitution and the killing of a colleague put Dempsey and Makepeace on the trail of a professional assassin dedicated to killing a top official. But which one?

The Hit

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8. The Hit

An extremist right wing group is attempting to overthrow the government. Dempsey and Makepeace are put on the case.

In the Dark

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 2 - Episode 9

9. In the Dark

The Bogeyman

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10. The Bogeyman

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Dempsey's New York past catches up with him and his life is threatened by an old enemy, forcing him undercover with Makepeace as his control. They come up against the Mafia, gold robbers, drugs traffickers and a female adversary.

The Burning

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1. The Burning

Dempsey is framed for a robbery and forced to go on the run by enemies in high places, testing Makepeace's trust in him.

Jericho Scam

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. Jericho Scam

Dempsey and Makepeace find themselves in grave danger as they infiltrate a murderous milieu of bare-knuckle fighters and counterfeiters.

The Prizefighter

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3. The Prizefighter

Makepeace and Dempsey pose as Middle East terrorists to find an arms dealer supplying several terrorist groups in Britain.

Extreme Prejudice

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4. Extreme Prejudice

Dempsey and Makepeace face an old foe - Keith Lymon - the deadly villain with a feather in his hair.

Bird of Prey

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 3 - Episode 5

5. Bird of Prey

A girl is followed home from a launderette and abducted. The man responsible seems to want Makepeace find him, which concerns Dempsey.

Out of Darkness

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 3 - Episode 6

6. Out of Darkness

Dempsey and Makepeace are hit by a blast from the past and thunder from the present, and an old flame from New York flares up on Dempsey's doorstep.

The Cortez Connection

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 3 - Episode 7

7. The Cortez Connection

A criminal mastermind feeds Dempsey and Makepeace false clues to lead them like lambs to the slaughter when they get close to his trail.

Mantrap

Dempsey and Makepeace - Series 3 - Episode 8

8. Mantrap

Makepeace decides to leave the police force, unable to deal with seeing Dempsey almost killed in action.