The A-Team Timeline ( Real )

tv_show_premiere
January 23, 1983

Premiere of The A-Team TV Series

The A-Team TV series premiered on NBC, introducing the iconic action-adventure show featuring a group of ex-U.S. Army Special Forces. The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo.

pop_culture
1984

Cast Member Mr. T Becomes Popular

Mr. T, who portrayed B.A. Baracus, rose to fame partly due to his role in The A-Team, becoming a cultural icon of the 1980s.

tv_show_end
March 8, 1987

End of The A-Team TV Series

The A-Team series aired its final episode on NBC, concluding the show after five seasons and a total of 98 episodes.

film_release
June 11, 2010

Release of The A-Team Feature Film

A feature film adaptation of The A-Team was released, starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, and Jessica Biel, bringing the classic TV series story to the big screen.

The A-Team Timeline ( Fictional )

formation
1973

Formation of The A-Team

Four Vietnam War veterans—Hannibal, Face, B.A., and Murdock—form The A-Team after being dishonorably discharged and framed for a crime they didn't commit.

escape
1973

Escape from Military Prison

The team escapes from military prison after being falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime during the Vietnam War.

mission_start
1973-1974

Helping the Innocent

The A-Team begins traveling across the country helping innocent people who are in trouble and cannot turn to the law for help.

conflict
1974

First Encounter with Col. Lynch

The team first faces off against Col. Lynch, a persistent military officer trying to capture them.

tactic
1974-1983

The A-Team Operates Undercover

The team adopts different undercover identities to complete missions and gather intelligence while staying hidden.

missions
1974-1985

Series of Missions Across USA

Over the years, The A-Team takes on various missions helping those in need, often involving rescuing hostages or exposing corrupt officials.

conflict
1980

Battle with General Fullbright

A major conflict with General Fullbright, an antagonist seeking to stop the team’s operations and prove their guilt.

mission
1984

Operation to Clear Their Names

The A-Team undertakes a covert mission specifically targeted at obtaining evidence to clear their names officially.

status
1985

Team Continues to Evade Capture

Despite efforts of the military and police, The A-Team continues to evade capture using their skills and ingenuity.