The BEST episodes written by Sandy Stern
#1 - Check, Mate: and Murder (2)
Ironside - Season 4 - Episode 8
Ed goes undercover at the docks to try to identify and capture the murderer, whilst the rest of the team continue investigating the case. Finally, with a terrorist plot to defuse, a parade to protect, and Ed masquerading as the arrested murderer, Ironside has plenty to work on; but still has enough time to spend with his old girlfriend.
Watch Now:Amazon
#2 - Check, Mate: and Murder (1)
Ironside - Season 4 - Episode 7
In Canada for a conference, Ironside and the team get caught up in a spate of bombings, courtesy of Quebec separatists; one of them the son of an old girlfriend of the Chief's. When one of the bombings proves fatal, Ironside suspects that there is more going on than just terrorism; and he soon links the killing to a famous stolen chess set.
Watch Now:Amazon
#3 - Gloria Discovers Women's Lib
All in the Family - Season 1 - Episode 11
Gloria spars with Mike when she feels she is not recognized as an equal partner in the marriage.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#4 - One Hour to Kill
Ironside - Season 3 - Episode 21
Ironside becomes trapped in his office on his own, when a man comes looking for revenge. With Mark at school and Ed dragged to the opera by Eve, the Chief has to improvise a series of defences, whilst his team gradually come to realise that something is very wrong.