Series

Riptide

★ 6.8(59)19843 seasons

Riptide is streaming on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, RTL Crime Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Riptide

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Creator: Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell
Release date: 1984-01-03
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 56
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Stephen J. Cannell Productions

About Riptide

Riptide is a 1984 web series in the Crime, Drama and Action & Adventure genres, created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell, starring Perry King, Joe Penny and Thom Bray. It spans 3 seasons and 56 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Riptide in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Season 113 eps · 1984

Season 222 eps · 1984

Season 321 eps · 1985

Cast

Perry King

Cody Allen

Joe Penny

Nick Ryder

Thom Bray

Murray Bozinsky

Themes & keywords

private investigatorlos angeles, californiaex soldierdetective agency

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Riptide in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Riptide on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, RTL Crime Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Riptide on Netflix?+

Riptide is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, RTL Crime Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.

How many seasons of Riptide are there?+

Riptide has 3 seasons and 56 episodes in total.

Who stars in Riptide?+

Riptide stars Perry King, Joe Penny and Thom Bray.

When did Riptide come out?+

Riptide is a 1984 web series created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell.

What genre is Riptide?+

Riptide is Crime, Drama and Action & Adventure series.

Who created Riptide?+

Riptide was created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell.