Matt Houston 1982
What is Matt Houston?
Matt Houston is an American crime‑drama television series that was broadcast on the ABC network from 1982 through 1985. The program was created by Lawrence Gordon and produced by television producer Aaron Spelling.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 69
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 26, 1982
- Last aired
- Mar 29, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Matt Houston is an American crime‑drama television series that was broadcast on the ABC network from 1982 through 1985. The program was created by Lawrence Gordon and produced by television producer Aaron Spelling. The series featured Lee Horsley in a starring role, as noted in his career overview that lists Matt Houston among his principal television credits during its 1982‑1985 run. As a crime drama, the show combined elements of detective work and action within a serialized format typical of early‑1980s American network television. Its three‑year presence on ABC placed it among the era’s lineup of Spelling‑produced series that emphasized dramatic storytelling and recurring lead characters
Should you watch it?
“A private investigator tackles complex cases with sharp instincts.”
- Strong central character with clear moral compass
- Well-structured episodic mysteries
- Consistent production values from experienced team
- Formulaic episode structure
- Limited character development beyond protagonist
You enjoy classic crime procedurals with a grounded lead.
Suitable for general audiences with standard crime drama elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 X-22 (1) Sep 26, 1982
- E2 X-22 (2) Sep 26, 1982
- E3 Stop The Presses Oct 3, 1982
- E4 Deadly Fashion Oct 17, 1982
- E5 Killing Isn't Everything Oct 24, 1982
- E6 Who Would Kill Ramona? Oct 31, 1982
- E7 Recipe For Murder Nov 7, 1982
- E8 Shark Bait Nov 21, 1982
- E9 The Kidnapping Nov 28, 1982
- E10 Joey's Here Dec 5, 1982
- E11 The Good Doctor Dec 12, 1982
- E12 The Rock and The Hard Place Jan 2, 1983
- E13 The Purrfect Crime Jan 9, 1983
- E14 The Yacht Club Murders Jan 16, 1983
- E15 Whose Party Is It Anyway? Jan 23, 1983
- E16 Get Houston Feb 20, 1983
- E17 The Visitors Feb 27, 1983
- E18 Here's Another Fine Mess Mar 6, 1983
- E19 The Beverly Hills Social Club Mar 13, 1983
- E20 The Showgirl Murders Mar 20, 1983
- E21 Fear For Tomorrow Apr 3, 1983
- E22 A Deadly Parlay Apr 10, 1983
- E23 A Novel Way To Die Apr 17, 1983
- E24 The Hunted Apr 24, 1983
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Heritage (1) Sep 9, 1983
- E2 Heritage (2) Sep 9, 1983
- E3 The Woman in White Sep 16, 1983
- E4 Love You To Death Sep 23, 1983
- E5 The Centerfold Murders Sep 30, 1983
- E6 Needle In A Haystack Oct 7, 1983
- E7 Marilyn Oct 21, 1983
- E8 The Ghost of Carter Gault Oct 28, 1983
- E9 China Doll Nov 4, 1983
- E10 Butterfly Nov 18, 1983
- E11 The Crying Clown Nov 25, 1983
- E12 The Outsider Dec 2, 1983
- E13 Target: Miss World Dec 23, 1983
- E14 The Monster Jan 6, 1984
- E15 Waltz of Death Jan 13, 1984
- E16 Houston Is Dead Jan 20, 1984
- E17 Criss-Cross Jan 27, 1984
- E18 The Bikini Murders Feb 3, 1984
- E19 Death Match Feb 24, 1984
- E20 Blood Ties Mar 2, 1984
- E21 The Secret Admirer Mar 9, 1984
- E22 Cash and Carry Mar 23, 1984
- E23 On The Run (1) Mar 30, 1984
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Wanted Man (2) Sep 21, 1984
- E2 Vanished Sep 28, 1984
- E3 Eyewitness Oct 12, 1984
- E4 Apostle of Death Oct 19, 1984
- E5 Caged Oct 26, 1984
- E6 Return to Nam (1) Nov 2, 1984
- E7 Escape from Nam (2) Nov 9, 1984
- E8 High Fashion Murders Nov 16, 1984
- E9 Death Stalk Nov 23, 1984
- E10 Blood Money Nov 30, 1984
- E11 Deadly Games Dec 7, 1984
- E12 Stolen Dec 21, 1984
- E13 The Nightmare Man Jan 4, 1985
- E14 Breakpoint Jan 11, 1985
- E15 Death Trap Jan 18, 1985
- E16 The Honeymoon Murders Jan 25, 1985
- E17 Beach Club Murders Feb 1, 1985
- E18 New Orleans Nightmare Feb 8, 1985
- E19 Company Secrets Feb 15, 1985
- E20 Killing Time Feb 22, 1985
- E21 Death Watch Mar 15, 1985
- E22 Final Vows Mar 29, 1985
Frequently asked questions
Who created the show?
The series was created by Lawrence Gordon.
Which network aired it?
It aired on ABC for its entire run.
When did it air?
The series ran during the early to mid-1980s.
Who produced it?
Aaron Spelling served as producer.
What genre is it?
It is a crime drama series.