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Riptide

6.819843 seasons12TV SeriesCrimeDramaAction & Adventure

The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.

ProducersTom Blomquist·J. Rickley Dumm

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Availability shown for Germany · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Wipe Out
Oct 1, 1985 7.0
E2
Thirty-Six Hours Till Dawn
Oct 22, 1985 7.0
E3
Does Not Compute
Oct 29, 1985 9.0
E4
The Bargain Department
Nov 5, 1985 8.0
E5
Who Really Watches the Sunset?
Nov 12, 1985 8.0
E6
Still Goin' Steady
Nov 19, 1985 8.0
E7
Robin and Marian
Dec 3, 1985
E8
Requiem for Icarus
Dec 10, 1985 5.0
E9
Home for Christmas
Dec 17, 1985
E10
Lady Killer
Jan 7, 1986
E11
A Matter of Policy
Jan 14, 1986
E12
The Wedding Bell Blues
Jan 21, 1986
E13
The Frankie Kahana Show
Feb 11, 1986
E14
Smiles We Left Behind
Feb 25, 1986
E15
The Pirate and the Princess
Mar 7, 1986
E16
Playing Hardball
Mar 14, 1986
E17
The Play's the Thing
Mar 21, 1986
E18
Dead Men Don't Floss
Apr 4, 1986 2.0
E19
Chapel of Glass
Apr 11, 1986
E20
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
Apr 18, 1986
E21
Echoes
Apr 22, 1986

Cast

Perry King
Perry King
Cody Allen
Joe Penny
Joe Penny
Nick Ryder
Thom Bray
Thom Bray
Murray Bozinsky

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Riptide — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Riptide?

Riptide is streaming on RTL+, RTL+ Max and RTL Crime in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Riptide on Netflix?

No, Riptide is not on Netflix in Germany as of August 2026. It's currently on RTL+ and RTL+ Max.

Is Riptide on Amazon Prime Video?

Riptide isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Germany, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Riptide for free?

Riptide is available to stream free (with ads) on Joyn and Plex in Germany.

How many seasons are in Riptide?

Riptide has 3 seasons in total (56 episodes). The series concluded in 1986.

Are all episodes of Riptide out yet?

Yes — all 56 episodes across 3 seasons of Riptide are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Riptide?

No — Riptide ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.