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Private Eye

Detective Jack Cleary, a virtuous cop, was stripped of his badge after attempting to expose corruption within his department. His integrity led to him being framed by his own colleagues, resulting in a devastating downfall.

Set in 1950s Hollywood, this detective series follows Jack Cleary, a virtuous cop who lost his badge after exposing corruption within his department. After being framed and thrown off the force, Jack spent years drowning his sorrows in booze. Following his brother's murder, Jack took over his private investigation business and worked alongside his brother's former partner, Johnny Betts. With the help of Lt. Fontana, a former colleague who didn't always see eye-to-eye with Jack, he navigates the world of private investigation.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Sep 13, 1987

A private eye is killed. His brother an ex-cop investigates his death. And he...

Episode 2 Nickey the Rose

2. Nickey the Rose

Aired: Sep 18, 1987

Movie star Rita Marlo hires Jack to follow her new boyfriend, a mobster from ...

Episode 3 War Buddy

3. War Buddy

Aired: Sep 25, 1987

Jack runs into his childhood friend and war buddy, who is now a down-on-his-l...

Episode 4 Blue Movie

4. Blue Movie

Aired: Oct 2, 1987

A Congressman hires Jack to find his runaway daughter. She fled to Hollywood ...

Episode 5 Blue Hotel Pt.1

5. Blue Hotel Pt.1

Aired: Oct 16, 1987

The promoter of an up and coming rock 'n roll star hires Jack to locate the s...

Episode 6 Blue Hotel Pt. 2

6. Blue Hotel Pt. 2

Aired: Oct 23, 1987

When Johnny Betts is accused of murdering Billy Ray, Jack sets out to find th...

Episode 7 Barrio Nights

7. Barrio Nights

Aired: Nov 6, 1987

Johnny heads into the Barrio for a night of music, drinking and romance. He g...

Episode 10 Light and Shadows

10. Light and Shadows

Aired: Dec 4, 1987

A black woman hires Jack to find out who has been threatening her and her fam...

Info about Private Eye

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Crime