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The A-Team

  • TV Series
  • 1983–19871983–1987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
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George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz in The A-Team (1983)
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Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
37K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
784
2
  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Frank Lupo
  • Stars
    • George Peppard
    • Mr. T
    • Dwight Schultz
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Frank Lupo
  • Stars
    • George Peppard
    • Mr. T
    • Dwight Schultz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 118User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes97

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    The A-Team: Complete Third Season
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    The A-Team: Complete Third Season
    The A-Team: Season 2
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    The A-Team: Season 2
    The A-Team: Season 4
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    The A-Team: Season 4
    The A-Team: Season 1
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    The A-Team: Season 1

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    Boy George and Dirk Benedict in The A-Team (1983)
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    George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz in The A-Team (1983)

    Top cast

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    George Peppard
    George Peppard
    • John 'Hannibal' Smithas John 'Hannibal' Smith
    97 episodes97 eps • 1983–1987
    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    • B.A. Baracusas B.A. Baracus
    97 episodes97 eps • 1983–1987
    Dwight Schultz
    Dwight Schultz
    • 'Howling Mad' Murdockas 'Howling Mad' Murdock
    97 episodes97 eps • 1983–1987
    Dirk Benedict
    Dirk Benedict
    • Templeton 'Faceman' Peckas Templeton 'Faceman' Peck
    96 episodes96 eps • 1983–1987
    Melinda Culea
    Melinda Culea
    • Amy Amanda Allenas Amy Amanda Allen
    24 episodes24 eps • 1983
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Col. Deckeras Col. Decker…
    20 episodes20 eps • 1983–1986
    Carl Franklin
    Carl Franklin
    • Captain Craneas Captain Crane
    17 episodes17 eps • 1983–1985
    Eddie Velez
    Eddie Velez
    • Frankie Santanaas Frankie Santana
    13 episodes13 eps • 1986–1987
    Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn
    • General Hunt Stockwellas General Hunt Stockwell
    13 episodes13 eps • 1986–1987
    Marla Heasley
    Marla Heasley
    • Tawnia Bakeras Tawnia Baker…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1983–1984
    Bill Dyer
    Bill Dyer
    • Engineeras Engineer…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1983–1986
    Jack Ging
    Jack Ging
    • Gen. Harlan 'Bull' Fulbrightas Gen. Harlan 'Bull' Fulbright…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1983–1986
    Judith Ledford
    • Carlaas Carla
    7 episodes7 eps • 1986
    Tony Ciccone
    Tony Ciccone
    • Parking Attendantas Parking Attendant…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1983–1986
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    • Carrenza's Manas Carrenza's Man…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985–1986
    Mills Watson
    Mills Watson
    • Strykeras Stryker…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–1987
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    Ismael 'East' Carlo
    • Alvarezas Alvarez…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–1985
    Red West
    Red West
    • Lt. Traskas Lt. Trask…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1983–1986
    • Creators
      • Stephen J. Cannell
      • Frank Lupo
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    Storyline

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    At the end of their stint in Vietnam, Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith and his team were framed for robbing the Bank of Hanoi (which they had done, but under orders), and sent to a US military prison. They escaped and went on the run, pursued first by Colonel Francis Lynch and later by Colonel Roderick Decker and finally by General Harlan "Bull" Fullbright. While on the lam, they became heroes for hire, working as good-guy vigilantes around the United States or the world. Hannibal was their leader and an expert at disguises. Templeton "Face(man)" Peck was the team's con artist and ladies man. Bosco Albert "BA" (or "Bad Attitude") Baracus was their mechanic, but also took care of mayhem and intimidation. The final member of the Team, H.M "Howling Mad" Murdock, was an expert pilot, and a certified lunatic--they broke him out of a mental hospital whenever they needed him for a mission. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Heroes for hire.
    • Genres
      • Action
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      • Crime
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to the remaining cast members, Mr. T and George Peppard did not get along. Peppard was a "proper movie actor," but Mr. T became the real star of the show. Things got even worse when Peppard learned Mr. T was being paid more than he was.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the series due to budget constraints, several scenes and special effects shots are lifted from well known movies from the 70s and 80s and even from earlier A-Team episodes.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Hannibal: I love it when a plan comes together!

    • Alternate versions
      The episodes broadcast in Germany on the commercial network RTL were heavily cut with regards to violence and 'imitable techniques' (such as improvising weapons and explosives). Also, the opening credits for all episodes were based on the version originally used for the 5th season, including the unpopular remix of the opening song. The first season episodes broadcast on the public network ARD, however, were completely uncut and featured the original opening credits.
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      Featured in The Best Hotel on Skid Row (1990)

    User reviews118

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    BEST TV SHOW EVER
    What constitutes a really really good TV show? I think it has to have good characters, good stories,action, car chases, villains and it has to be totally crazy and unafraid to show the impossible.

    The A-Team had it all. It is the type of show one can watch over and over again and still enjoy it. I have very fond memories of The A-Team from the 1980's. I get all nostalgic when watching it. Why is it that the TV writers and producers from the 1980's produced such good stuff? Why can nobody write a good show nowadays.

    The storyline for the A-Team hardly ever changed. Some underdog such as a farmer or small business owner would be getting hassle from some rich guy who wanted to put them out of business. The underdog would call in the A-Team. The A-Team would thrash the bad guys. The bad guys would get hold of as much weaponry as they could. The A-Team would then get hold of even better weaponry. There would be a good scrap at the end and plenty of gunfire (although neither the good guys or bad guys could hit anyone). The A-Team would beat the baddies and leave them for the police. That was the story for most the episodes. There were deviations from the normal formula (particularly in the last season)at times. In one episode a mercenary called Kyle tries to put the A-Team out of commission. In another episode Howlin' Mad Murdock was wounded whilst the US Army were on the Team's trail.

    The really good thing about the A-Team was that it was totally crazy and didn't take itself seriously. There were so many odd things about this series.

    For example, the A-Team never seemed to have a permanent house. I guess they lived in that van but I never saw any suitcases or personal belongings in their van.

    There were other crazy things. The Team used to bust Murdock out of a psychiatric hospital when they needed him. Perhaps the hospital chiefs should have put a 24 hour guard on his door. The other funny thing was the way the Team always used to put B.A. Baracus to sleep when they needed to fly. They never failed in doing that. In short, the Team could do anything. They could evade the US Army constantly and they could build anything from scrap. The only thing they couldn't do was shoot anyone-they always missed. It was all these crazy things that made the A-Team great.

    The characters were brilliant. The late George Peppard was Hannibal who always had a plan and only enjoyed himself when there were bullets flying past him and things getting blown up. Mr T played the grumpy B.A. Baracus whose heart was in the wrong place. He was tough but scared of flying. Dirk Benedict played Faceman who was the ultimate conman. He could play any part and get anything for the team. Dwight Schultz played the mad howlin'Murdock who may have been mad but he could certainly be counted on. Throughout the series the Team were joined by the likes of the beautiful Amy Allen and the slick Frankie Santana. The last season deviated from the normal formula but it was still good.

    All in all, it was a great show which brings back great memories whenever I watch it. It was just one of the many shows which made the 80's great. A big pat on the back must go to everyone involved in this wonderful show. I hope the big budget film is good but nothing could ever be better than this show.
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    • May 12, 2002

    FAQ3

    • Why Was Dirk Benedict Not In the Pilot Episode?
    • Were any of the characters based on real life?
    • For what crime, that they did not commit, were they sent to prison for?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das A-Team
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Stephen J. Cannell Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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