Barnaby Jones 1973
What is Barnaby Jones?
Barnaby Jones is a television detective series that aired on CBS from January 28, 1973, until April 3, 1980. The program began its broadcast run as a midseason replacement.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 178
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 28, 1973
- Last aired
- Apr 3, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Barnaby Jones is a television detective series that aired on CBS from January 28, 1973, until April 3, 1980. The program began its broadcast run as a midseason replacement. The show features Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether, who portray a father-in-law and daughter-in-law duo operating a private detective firm based in Los Angeles. During the series premiere, titled Requiem for a Son, William Conrad made a guest appearance as the character Frank Cannon from the series Cannon. The two programs later participated in a two-part crossover event in 1975, which was titled The Deadly Conspiracy. The series focuses on the investigative work conducted by the central characters as they manage their private practice. No other information regarding the production or its legacy is available within the provided reference materials.
Should you watch it?
“A veteran private investigator and his daughter-in-law solve cases in Los Angeles.”
- buddy ebsen performance
- crossover episodes
- midseason replacement origins
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1970s television detective dramas.
The series features standard television detective themes consistent with 1970s network programming.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Requiem for a Son Jan 28, 1973
- E2 To Catch a Dead Man Feb 4, 1973
- E3 Sunday: Doomsday Feb 25, 1973
- E4 The Murdering Class Mar 4, 1973
- E5 Perchance to Kill Mar 11, 1973
- E6 The Loose Connection Mar 18, 1973
- E7 Murder in the Doll's House Mar 25, 1973
- E8 Sing a Song of Murder Apr 1, 1973
- E9 See Some Evil... Do Some Evil Apr 8, 1973
- E10 Murder-Go-Round Apr 15, 1973
- E11 To Denise, with Love and Murder Apr 22, 1973
- E12 A Little Glory, a Little Death Apr 29, 1973
- E13 Twenty Million Alibis May 6, 1973
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Blind Terror Sep 16, 1973
- E2 Death Leap Sep 23, 1973
- E3 Echo of a Murder Sep 30, 1973
- E4 Day of the Viper Oct 7, 1973
- E5 Trial Run for Death Oct 14, 1973
- E6 Catch Me if You Can Oct 21, 1973
- E7 Divorce - Murderer's Style Oct 28, 1973
- E8 The Deadly Prize Nov 4, 1973
- E9 Stand-In for Death Nov 11, 1973
- E10 The Black Art of Dying Nov 25, 1973
- E11 The Killing Defense Dec 2, 1973
- E12 Fatal Flight Dec 9, 1973
- E13 Secret of the Dunes Dec 16, 1973
- E14 Venus as in Flytrap Jan 6, 1974
- E15 The Deadly Jinx Jan 13, 1974
- E16 The Platinum Connection Jan 20, 1974
- E17 Programmed for Killing Jan 27, 1974
- E18 A Gold Record for Murder Feb 10, 1974
- E19 Friends Till Death Feb 17, 1974
- E20 Rendezvous with Terror Feb 24, 1974
- E21 Dark Legacy Mar 3, 1974
- E22 Woman in the Shadows Mar 10, 1974
- E23 Image in a Cracked Mirror Mar 24, 1974
- E24 Foul Play Mar 31, 1974
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 A Gathering of Thieves Sep 10, 1974
- E2 Dead Man's Run Sep 17, 1974
- E3 The Challenge Sep 24, 1974
- E4 Conspiracy of Terror Oct 1, 1974
- E5 Odd Man Loses Oct 8, 1974
- E6 Forfeit by Death Oct 15, 1974
- E7 Blueprint for a Caper Oct 29, 1974
- E8 Mystery Cycle Nov 12, 1974
- E9 Dark Homecoming Nov 19, 1974
- E10 Time to Kill Nov 26, 1974
- E11 Death on Deposit Dec 3, 1974
- E12 Web of Deceit Dec 10, 1974
- E13 The Last Contract Dec 17, 1974
- E14 Trap Play Jan 7, 1975
- E15 Murder Once Removed Jan 21, 1975
- E16 Counterfall Feb 4, 1975
- E17 Dangerous Summer Feb 11, 1975
- E18 Image of Evil Feb 18, 1975
- E19 Fantasy of Fear Feb 25, 1975
- E20 Doomed Alibi Mar 11, 1975
- E21 The Deadlier Species Mar 18, 1975
- E22 Poisoned Pigeon Mar 25, 1975
- E23 Jeopardy for Two Apr 1, 1975
- E24 Bond of Fear Apr 15, 1975
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Deadly Conspiracy (II) Sep 19, 1975
- E2 Theater of Fear Sep 26, 1975
- E3 The Orchid Killer Oct 3, 1975
- E4 The Price of Terror Oct 10, 1975
- E5 Honeymoon with Death Oct 17, 1975
- E6 The Alpha-Bravo War Oct 24, 1975
- E7 Flight to Danger Oct 31, 1975
- E8 Double Vengeance Nov 7, 1975
- E9 Fatal Witness Nov 14, 1975
- E10 Beware the Dog Nov 21, 1975
- E11 Blood Relations Nov 28, 1975
- E12 A Taste for Murder Dec 4, 1975
- E13 Final Burial Dec 11, 1975
- E14 Portrait of Evil Dec 18, 1975
- E15 Dead Heat Jan 1, 1976
- E16 The Lonely Victims Jan 8, 1976
- E17 Hostage Jan 15, 1976
- E18 Silent Vendetta Jan 29, 1976
- E19 Shadow of Guilt Feb 5, 1976
- E20 Deadly Reunion Feb 12, 1976
- E21 Dangerous Gambit Feb 26, 1976
- E22 Wipeout Mar 4, 1976
- E23 The Eyes of Terror Mar 11, 1976
- E24 The Stalking Horse Mar 18, 1976
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 Blood Vengeance Oct 7, 1976
- E2 Deadline for Dying Oct 14, 1976
- E3 Sins of Thy Father Oct 21, 1976
- E4 The Fatal Dive Oct 28, 1976
- E5 Final Ransom Nov 11, 1976
- E6 Band of Evil Nov 18, 1976
- E7 Voice in the Night Dec 2, 1976
- E8 The Bounty Hunter Dec 16, 1976
- E9 Renegade's Child Dec 23, 1976
- E10 Fraternity of Thieves Dec 30, 1976
- E11 Sister of Death Jan 6, 1977
- E12 The Deadly Charade Jan 13, 1977
- E13 Testament of Power Jan 20, 1977
- E14 Copy-Cat Killing Jan 27, 1977
- E15 A Simple Case of Terror Feb 3, 1977
- E16 The Marathon Murders Feb 17, 1977
- E17 Duet for Dying Feb 24, 1977
- E18 Circle of Treachery Mar 3, 1977
- E19 Anatomy of Fear Mar 17, 1977
- E20 The Killer on Campus Mar 24, 1977
- E21 The Deadly Valentine Mar 31, 1977
- E22 Duet for Danger May 5, 1977
- E23 The Inside Man May 12, 1977
- E24 Run Away to Terror May 19, 1977
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The show stars Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether.
When did the show air?
It ran on CBS from January 28, 1973, to April 3, 1980.
Are there crossovers with other shows?
Yes, the series featured a crossover with the show Cannon.
What is the relationship between the leads?
The leads play a father-in-law and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm.
How did the show begin?
The series debuted as a midseason replacement on CBS.