CHiPs '99

Two California Highway Patrol officers, Ponch and Jon, reunite as partners after Ponch spends fifteen years away from the force. The pair, consisting of a rule-breaking optimist and a diligent colleague, work together to track down a gang of car thieves across the roads of Southern California using motorcycles, cars, and helicopters.

Directed by Jon Cassar, this 1998 television movie was the first in a series of films for the director, followed by 24: Redemption in 2008, Forsaken in 2015, and When the Bough Breaks in 2016. The production was handled by Turner Network Television, Turner Pictures, and Rosner Television, with Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox serving as producers alongside Christopher Morgan. The main cast features Erik Estrada as Ponch and Larry Wilcox as Jon Baker, supported by Robert Pine, Paul Korver, David Ramsey, and Judith Sheindlin. In total, 35 cast members are credited.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.3/10 based on 643 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher rating of 6.4/10 from 21 votes.