Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".
Cast: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera
13 episodes
1. Requiem for a SonDetective Barnaby Jones comes out of retirement to solve his son's murder with some help from fellow detective Frank Cannon.TV-PGCC46minJan 28, 1973
2. To Catch a Dead ManA sportsman's plans for a new life begin with murder.TV-PGCC46minFeb 4, 1973
3. Sunday: DoomsdayBarnaby engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a murderer who blames him for his jail timeTV-PGCC46minFeb 25, 1973
4. The Murdering ClassBarnaby investigates a murder at a prep-school.TV-PGCC46minMar 4, 1973
5. Perchance to KillAn affair leads to an accidental murder.TV-PGCC46minMar 11, 1973
6. The Loose ConnectionWhat's the perfect heroin-smuggling plot? Hide it in the radiator of a car owned by a tourist above suspicion--Barnaby Jones. When the shipment is replaced by sugar, Barnaby finds himself being threatened by both shipper and receiver, desperately trying to find the truth.TV-PGCC46minMar 18, 1973
7. Murder in the Doll's HouseAn author whose novels feature his hometown disappears; the publisher hires Barnaby to find the last chapter of the newest novel. A senile aunt introduces Barnaby to the "family" in her dollhouse, providing the clue to more than one murder.TV-PGCC46minMar 25, 1973
8. Sing a Song of Murder"Rock star found with head smashed in empty pool" That headline would end the gravy train so his managers fake a kidnapping to salvage something, but they are unaware of a witness.TV-PGCC46minApr 1, 1973
9. See Some Evil... Do Some EvilA blind pianist whose sight has been restored kills his blackmail victim just before Barnaby arrives. Barnaby suspects him but must prove he can see.TV-PGCC46minApr 8, 1973
10. Murder-Go-RoundA suspicious hit and run brings Barnaby to a little town where sudden riches are obvious. "Town council meetings" are a cover for plotting murder, and Barnaby is in their sights.TV-PGCC46minApr 15, 1973
11. To Denise, with Love and MurderA murdered mistress and a missing wife bring Barnaby Jones onto the case. The problem? Two weeks have passed, and the killer has covered his tracks.TV-PGCC46minApr 22, 1973
12. A Little Glory, a Little DeathBarnaby investigates the death of a woman who was killed in a car accident after the woman's daughter claims that it was no accident. An aging movie star with something to hide is Barnaby's number one suspect.TV-PGCC46minApr 29, 1973
13. Twenty Million AlibisBarnaby investigates the theft of a million dollar necklace and the murder of the butler who unwittingly walked in on the thief. The leading suspect is a retired jewel thief with a rock solid alibi-he was on TV at the time of the theft.TV-PGCC46minMay 6, 1973
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Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Edward Hume
