The Mod Squad (1968)

S2E13 Never Give the Fuzz an Even Break

Title: Don't Trust the Trickster Plot: Master con artist Admiral Nathaniel Johnson recruits a trio of unsuspecting individuals, introducing them to the deceptive world of swindling. Enthralled by his charm and clever techniques, they eagerly follow his lead. However, as they dive deeper into his schemes, they gradually come to the shocking realization that they have fallen victim to his manipulations, and the tables have turned on them.