Combat!_
"On television, war is heck."
Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.
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152
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Combat! has 5 seasons with 152 episodes spanning 1962-1967.
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Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 106 votes, Combat! is considered highly rated.
Year context
Combat! first aired 64 years ago in 1962.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (5 seasons, 152 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Forgotten Front
Saunders and his squad, "White Rook", go in to find out what happened to another squad, "Black Rook" that went silent while on a patrol…
02
Rear Echelon Commandos
On the frontline, the squad receives three new replacements straight from rear echelon duty in England. They are Gainsborough (a scared, overweight cook), Temple (an…
03
Lost Sheep, Lost Shepherd
Jeffrey Hunter stars in "Lost Sheep, Lost Shepherd" as tanker Sgt. Dane, a man mad at the world, mad at the war, and mad at…
04
Any Second Now
While in a French town on leave, Hanley's leg is pinned by some debris during a bombing raid. In the church building with him is…
05
Far from the Brave
The squad B.A.R. (Browning Automatic Rifle) man who is also Saunder's friend is killed. Kirby believes the Saunders will give him the B.A.R. Saunders decides…
06
Missing in Action
Retrieving a downed pilot becomes even more nerve-wracking, because Lt. Hanley's battle-fatigued squad mistakenly shoots the messenger who delivered the U.S. war hero pilot's whereabouts…
07
Escape to Nowhere
While playing possum behind enemy lines, the wounded Hanley is captured, then interrogated. A When Hanley won't cooperate, General Von Strelitz takes Hanley away for…
08
The Celebrity
Del Packer is a famous baseball star who was drafted into the army. He winds up as a replacement in the squad. While Kelly looks…
09
Cat and Mouse
A worn out Sgt. Saunders must lead Sgt. Jenkins and his men into an area that had already seen lots of casualties. All of the…
10
I Swear by Apollo
A wounded Frenchman has important information. He and another man are injured when a land mind goes off. The squad takes refuge in a Convent…
11
A Day in June
In a flashback story told as the men rest on a rainy night, Sgt. Saunders recalls the experiences of himself and several other men on…
12
The Prisoner
Braddock, while on duty as Lt. Hanley's runner, is "appropriated" by a tough-talking, overbearing colonel as his jeep driver. Unfortunately the colonel decides to drive…
13
Reunion
After the battalion pushes the Germans out of a small French town, Pvt. Paul Villers, a member of Saunders' squad, asks permission to look for…
14
The Medal
D'Amato and Wharton, two close friends within the platoon, become separated from the rest of the men when the platoon comes under fire from a…
15
Just for the Record
Sgt. Saunders is taken prisoner by a German patrol. He is being transported with three other men, two Canadians and a French civilian, when they…
16
The Volunteer
A thirteen year old French boy wants to join the squad. After he is told he can't, he follows the squad. After Hanley is wounded,…
17
The Squad
Saunders' and Hanley's platoon is joined by a replacement soldier from Georgia named Moseby Lovelace, who comes complete with a new set of boots that…
18
Next In Command
Ben Cooper plays Corporal Cross, the newest addiyion to the squad. For once, the new boy is a veteran. He is tormented by a fatal…
19
The Chateau
Doc, Braddock and several wounded GIs take refuge in a French Château owned by a wealthy aristocrat and his daughter. The father is concerned only…
20
Off Limits
P.F.C. Marsh runs into his wife Lt. Amelia Marsh at a field hospital. He asks for a pass to spend time with her. While he…
21
No Time for Pity
Hanley and men must take town where Germans hold children hostage
22
Night Patrol
The squad meets up with a lieutenant living in a cave.
23
Survival
Hanley and his men are taken prisoners. The encampment comes under artillery fire. The Germans get all but Saunders out. The men use the artillery…
24
No Hallelujahs for Glory
Sauders resents a female photo journalist until he sees the final results.
25
The Quiet Warrior
Hanley is pulled off the line and sent to London. He discovers that he is to be used in a secret mission to aid a…
26
Battle of the Roses
A young woman who cannot face the horrors of the war isolates herself in an idyllic garden which is unscathed by German bombs and refuses…
27
Hill 256
Kirby is on trial accused by Sgt. Midcaff who claims Kirby ran from the enemy. Kirby said there was a machine gun nest. After Kirby…
28
The Sniper
A never say die German stays behind after the German withdrawal to wage his own private war. He is aided by a beautiful but bitter…
29
One More for the Road
The squad finds a baby in a barn and the mother had been killed. Saunders won't let them bring the baby along and the men…
30
The Walking Wounded
Saunders becomes one of "The Walking Wounded" and falls under the mercies of three broken souls more deeply wounded than he.
31
High Named Today
Hanley, Saunders and their men are worried that the reckless bravery of a reputed one-man death-squad will get them all killed.
32
No Trumpets, No Drums
Caje must deal with killing a Frenchman. He does this by turning his attention to the dead man's daughter.The squad becomes worried about Caje. Saunders…
SEASON 2
01
Bridge at Chalons
Lee Marvin guest stars as a sergeant in command of a small demolition team that Saunders and his squad is ordered to take behind German…
02
Bridgehead
Hanley orders Saunders and his squad to take a bridge which is guarded by a heavily fortified house. Nick Adams guest stars as a self-centered…
03
Masquerade
James Coburn guest stars as a ruthless German spy masquerading as an American G.I. in order to get into an American Batallion HQ to create…
04
The Long Way Home (1)
Returning from patrol, Saunders and his men are captured by a platoon of German SS. They take the squad back to their base to be…
05
The Long Way Home (2)
Still interred in a German POW camp, Sgt. Saunders and his squad must find a way to escape before they are all killed.
06
The Wounded Don't Cry
07
Doughboy
Eddie Albert guest stars as an American WWI veteran living in France with his French wife he met while soldiering in the previous war. During…
08
Glow Against the Sky
09
The Little Jewel
All the squad except Kirby take to an orphan boy named Bizzue. When Caje is captured by the Kurts, the others begin to think just…
10
A Distant Drum
11
Anatomy of a Patrol
12
Ambush
When the men arrive in a town the French shoot a man for collaborating and his daughter blames the Americans - who later learn he…
13
Barrage
14
Thunder from the Hill
15
The Party
16
Gideon's Army
17
The Pillbox
18
The General and the Sergeant
19
Eyes of the Hunter
20
The Hostages
Suander And Caje are held hostage by two Germans while Doc try and get a vehical to get them out of town. When they get…
21
Mail Call
22
Counter-Punch
23
A Silent Cry
24
The Hunter
While in a reconnaissance patrol in an abandoned French winery, Saunders and Kirby stumble upon two Germans in an observation post. Kirby protects the radio…
25
What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (1)
In this 2 partter Saunders and his men have to get the retreat message to a British troupe behind enemy lines. The British Captain uses…
26
What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (2)
27
Weep No More
28
The Short Day of Private Putnam
Pvt. Putnam (Putt) is a 15 year old run away. He lies to cover up his age and the fact that he is a green…
29
Rescue
30
Command
31
Infant of Prague
Lt Hanley and his me run into 4 Nuns looking for the American to get help for their Mother Sappier. The men must try and…
32
The Glory Among Men
When the 1 person in the squad that is diliked by most of the men is wonded,The Germans uses him a bait to try &…
SEASON 3
01
Mountain Man
An embittered deserter is bribed into Saundes' squad across the mountains. They are captured by Germans and left to freeze, but manage a daring escape.
02
Vendetta
Hanley and the men are rescued by a Greek colonel and his men.
03
Point of View
Saunders faces a possible court-martial after a machine gun sergeant accuses him of bad judgment under fire when two of his men are killed.
04
The Duel
The Germans, caught in an allied pincer movement, launch an all out assault on the American lines.
05
Silver Service
Sent to the rear to recover from injuries, Kirby and Caje encounter Harry White, a dice cheating schemer who has been fighting the war from…
06
The Hard Way Back
During a barrage, Saunders is trapped under a beam and the only man who can rescue him is Pvt. Kogan. The scared Kogan abandons Saunders…
07
Operation Fly Trap
Bringing a wounded doe to safety, Saunders, Caje, and communication Sergent Meider stumble upon a Germen patrol setting up a radio center.
08
The Little Carousel
In a newly liberated French town Saunders is reluctant to accept the ministrations of a courageous thirteen year old girl whose one ambition is to…
09
Fly Away Home
Sgt. Keeley has lost faith in humanity and invests all his devotion to his carrier pigeons, which he has trained for military use.
10
The Impostor
Hanley must take the place of a G-2 officer on a mission to spy on a German HQ. One of the three men he must…
11
A Gift of Hope
Saunders learns that his hero and role-model has feet of clay.Sergeant Avery, thought killed in action shows up alive and well. and must clear himself…
12
A Rare Vintage
Caje needs the help of a French civilian to try and rescue an injured and captured Hanley. Other regulars: Saunders & Doc (2).
13
The Long Walk
The squad picks up a wounded GI, who is really the leader of a specially trained group of German infiltrators.
14
The Town That Went Away
Hanley and men are sent to evacuate the town of Bonnaire which is targeted for German attack. But the mayor, his three beautiful daughters, and…
15
Birthday Cake
Littlejohn receives a birthday cake from his mother, with the explicit instructions not to open it until the 21st. He carries it on a dangerous…
16
The Enemy
Hanley reluctantly accepts a captured German lieutenant's offer to disarm the mines his men have hidden. (60 mins)
17
The Cassock
A German captain is ordered to blow up a bridge that the Americans will use to enter a French town, but Saunders' squad moves in…
18
Losers Cry Deal
Saunders assigns Caje as acting squad leader for 3rd squad till the replacement Sergeant arrives.
19
More Than a Soldier
Saunders and a young soldier, Private Carey, are in a fight for their lives against the Germans. But Carey has never killed anyone or any…
20
Brother, Brother
Eddie Cane, a cocky replacement, is anxious to join platoon with his old friend "Wild Man" Kirby. Cane's older brother was Kirby's best pal back…
21
The Steeple
Saunders, Caje, and Kirby try to rescue a paratrooper captain before he is spotted by the Germans.
22
The Convict
A German Bombardment strikes a prison releasing convicted criminals into the countryside. One unscrupulous convict assumes the identity of a French resistance fighter.
23
Dateline
After losing a superior office in the field, Saunders and squad allow themselves to be captured by the enemy to liberate a famous American correspondent…
24
A Walk With an Eagle
Hanley takes three men into enemy territory to rescue a U>S> flying ace who has parachuted to safety.
25
The Long Wait
A German machine gun pins down Saunders and company, along with four seriously wounded GIs, a truck full of munitions, and a truck driver.
26
The Tree of Moray
Hanley's efforts to bring to London a Frenchman with information valuable to the Allies is hampered by a lynching party that wants him for themselves.
27
Cry in the Ruins
A desperate woman searches for her missing baby as American and German soldiers watch helplessly from opposite ends of the street.
28
The Hell Machine
When their jeep hits a land mine, Saunders, a tank captain, and private Gavin attempt to maneuver an abandoned German tank through enemy territory.
29
Billy the Kid
Lieutenant William Benton, the son of celebrated General Bull Benton, leads a mission to locate a big artillery piece that is cutting up the American…
30
Heritage
Corporal Velásquez is assigned to Hanleys outfit with orders to destroy a German observation post.
31
Odyssey
Saunders trapped behind enemy lines passes himself off as a shell shocked German corporal.
32
Beneath the Ashes
Hanley does not recall a private from patrol until the news that his wife is dying is confirmed. (At which time he will get an…
SEASON 4
01
Main Event
Saunders' latest green replacements are a boxer and his cocky fight manager, Murphy, who wants to run both the war and Saunders.
02
The First Day
The squad, worn-out and exhausted, receives four green replacements. The story follows these four teenagers as they attempt to survive their first day on the…
03
S.I.W.
Kirby rejoins the squad in the field, bringing with him a new replacement, Kalb. Kalb is already known to Fleming. Fleming believes Kalb is a…
04
The Linesman
A hostile signal corps sergeant, McClosky, balks at having Saunders as escort on a mission to lay wire.
05
The Farmer
Waiting for the battle, Noah plants the crops of an evacuated French farmer. His love for the land and farming overshadow his obligations as a…
06
Evasion
In an ancient castle that the Germans are using as a POW camp, Hanley's fellow prisoners provide him with a fake Albanian uniform for his…
07
Hear No Evil
Sgt. Saunders, alone and deafened by a grenade, tries to make his way back to American lines.
08
Crossfire
Saunders returns from patrol with one of his squad, a decorated veteran of Omaha Beach, under arrest.
09
9 Place Vendee
After losing a superior officer in the field, Hanley goes alone to locate a wounded intelligence officer in German Held territory.
10
The Old Men
The Squad is saddled with three over-aged replacements: an injured vet of the Italian campaign who refuses to accept that he is incapable of fighting…
11
Soldier of Fortune
An explosion destroys the cellar of a German communication center where Saunders, Marsh, and Wallace were tapping lines. Trapped beneath a beam and fearing he…
12
The Casket
Saunders, trying to get a wounded Kirby to a hospital crosses an elderly mother determined to give her son proper burial.
13
Luck with Rainbows
Hanley, Little John, and Kirby attempt to salvage film from a crashed reconnaissance plane. They are interrupted by a British Major who commandeers the film…
14
Breakout
Facing a German advance, Saunders and squad are ordered to destroy a valley of construction equipment, to keep it out of the hands of the…
15
Finest Hour
Caje forces a Frenchman to aid him and a wounded Hanley. The Frenchman takes them to a German occupied chateau where the countess must tend…
16
The Raider
Hanley is captured by the infamous SS Captain Reichhardt. Saunders captures Reichhardt's men but does not learn the location on Hanley.
17
The Mockingbird
Three days before a German advance, a spy posing as a downed American flyer is sent to secure information on the French resistance.
18
The Good Samaritan
Marsini the sole survivor of an ill fated patrol blames Saunders for the fate of his fellows since Saunders has orders to keep his position…
19
Retribution
After his sister's fiance is killed by an SS Colonel, Kirby goes after the colonel.
20
Counterplay
An impostor masquerades as a French resistance fighter to lead Saunders squad on a mission.
21
Nothing to Lose
Vinnick, a tough G.I. with no regard for danger, clashes with Burke, a soldier who covers his own cowardice with big talk.
22
Ask Me No Questions
A German Lieutenant posing as an American sergeant is placed among arriving American prisoners, including Saunders. Mastin learns locations of key American units.
23
The Ringer
A suspicious straggler joins the squad and behaves erratically, endangering the lives of Saunders and company.
24
The Flying Machine
Hanley flies in a rickety observation plane with a wisecracking pilot. Returning from their mission they see a German convoy and fly in for a…
25
Hills Are For Heroes (1)
In this 2 partter Hanley & his men have to try & take out 2 bunkers. Hanley finds this almost hopeless and with Saunders wounded,…
26
Hills Are for Heroes (2)
In this 2 partter Hanley & his men have to try & take out 2 bunkers. Hanley finds this almost hopeless and with Saunders wounded,…
27
Gitty
The squad find a young girl at the convent they are using as OP. Saunders has to try & tell the girl her father is…
28
One at a Time
After his men are all killed by Saunders' squad, a wounded German escapes and vows to kill Saunders' men, one at a time.
29
A Sudden Terror
Hanley tries to save a terrified soldier caught in quicksand.
30
Run, Sheep, Run
In his first battle, Pvt. Corey freezes. Afterworld, the squad commends him for his actions, believing he destroyed a machine gun nest.
31
The Leader
Saunders has to return to HQ for a meeting - leaving Kirby in charge. At first being left in charge starts going to his head,…
SEASON 5
01
The Gun
After their tank is distorted Saunders decide to use a German gun to blow up a German bunker. They have to push the gun to…
02
The Losers
This is Combat's version of The Dirty Dozen. Saunders & Littlejohn arrives in a town to pick up 6 men. They find that everyone is…
03
Ollie Joe
Ollie Joe's Lt. dies before he can Worn Saunders about Ollie. Saunders realize that something not right with Ollie. When he pulls his gun on…
04
The Brothers
Hanley & his men join up with 2 members of the underground. 2 brothers, the elder-the head of the underground in the area, the youngest-who…
05
The Chapel at Able-Five
Saunders is blinded and a companion killed by a land mine explosion as they attempt to get vital information back to their lines. The blinded…
06
A Child's Game
The squad must find a way to get a squad of teens to surrender. With time running out Saunders lets their leader go back in…
07
The Letter
A replacement arrives that reminds Saunders of his kid brother, who he just found out has dropped out of high school and enlisted.
08
Headcount
Saunders is saddled with 18 German prisoners with only four men to guard them. Transporting them by foot, he encounters unexpected hazards and complications from…
09
Decision
Pvt. Harris is sent to go out with the squad as a demolition man.The asignment is to blow up a radio station. On the way…
10
The Outsider
The squad don't take to the new man Cully a Hillbilly from Virginia. Littlejohn befriends Cully and tries to get the others to give Cully…
11
Conflict
Exhaustion and lack of sleep cause a breakdown of morale in Saunder's squad. After two days of continuous patrol in bad weather, Caje and Littlejohn…
12
Gulliver
A group of children finds a wounded Littlejohn. They take him to where they live. Then they try to sell him to the Americans &…
13
The Bankroll
After an exhausting 24 hour pass that left him broke, hungover, and happy, Kirby gets a new guy to back him in a poker game.
14
Cry for Help
On a mission to destroy an observation post, Hanley's patrol encounter a German machine gun nest, losing two men and picking up a German medic.
15
The Furlough
When Private Vincent is killed shortly before he is to go on a week's furlough, Saunders travels to England to deliver his bequest to Ann…
16
Entombed
After rescuing captive French resistance fighters, the squad regroups in an abandoned mine. When the Germans attack, Germans, French, and Americans are all trapped. They…
17
Gadjo
French gypsies vie with Saunders' squad over possession of a German prisoner. The German officer slaughtered their camp of 78 men, women, and children and…
18
Anniversary
A French resistance fighter who has lost his wife and daughter in the war becomes a lone avenger killing Americans and Germans alike.
19
Encounter
Capt. Cole (James Daily) is Reunited with his son Jack (James MacArthur).The Capt. hadn't seen his son in years. Jack now a reporter, sent to…
20
The Gantlet
Captured by Germans, Saunders is placed aboard a prison train bound for Germany. He escapes and is saddled with Sgt. Decker, who would have been…
21
The Masquers
o one can tell friend from foe as Germans infiltrate dressed as Allied solders. Kirby separated from the squad interrogates Driskoll an American GI who…
22
A Little Jazz
A USO jaz troupe, led by an arrogant Bernie Wallace, causes Saunders trouble. Saunders rescues them from a German attack and their gratitude is underwhelming.
23
Nightmare on the Red Ball Run
Kirby & Littlejohn agrees to help Rosie drive his trucks. After they agree to help, they find out that the trucks are carrying ammo. They…
24
Jonah
A new man believes he is bad luck and when things start happening the other in the squard start believing him.
25
The Partisan
A wonded Caje is captured-A wonded Saunders try to get help from a blind girl & her boyfriend (a deserter) to rescue Caje from the…
SERIES INFO
5
Seasons
152
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
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What is Combat! about?
Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.
How many seasons does Combat! have?
Combat! has 5 seasons with 152 episodes total.
Who stars in Combat!?
The cast of Combat! includes Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Conlan Carter.
What is the rating of Combat!?
Combat! has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 106 votes on TMDB.
Is Combat! still running?
Combat! has ended. The final episode aired on .
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