Barnaby Jones (1973) is a crime, drama, mystery web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Barnaby Jones online in HD.
Barnaby Jones — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Created by: Edward Hume
- Starring: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera
Barnaby Jones — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1973-01-28 |
| Seasons | 8 |
| Episodes | 178 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (32 votes) |
Barnaby Jones — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Requiem for a Son (1973-01-28) — Detective Barnaby Jones comes out of retirement to solve his son's murder with some help from fellow detective Frank Cannon.
- E2: To Catch a Dead Man (1973-02-04) — A sportsman's plans for a new life begin with murder.
- E3: Sunday: Doomsday (1973-02-25) — Barnaby engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a murderer who blames him for his jail time
- E4: The Murdering Class (1973-03-04) — Barnaby investigates a murder at a prep-school.
- E5: Perchance to Kill (1973-03-11) — An affair leads to an accidental murder.
- E6: The Loose Connection (1973-03-18) — What'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
- E7: Murder in the Doll's House (1973-03-25) — An 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" i
- E8: Sing a Song of Murder (1973-04-01) — "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.
- E9: See Some Evil… Do Some Evil (1973-04-08) — A blind pianist whose sight has been restored kills his blackmail victim just before Barnaby arrives. Barnaby suspects him but must prove he can see.
- E10: Murder-Go-Round (1973-04-15) — A 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.
- E11: To Denise, with Love and Murder (1973-04-22) — A 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.
- E12: A Little Glory, a Little Death (1973-04-29) — Barnaby 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
- E13: Twenty Million Alibis (1973-05-06) — Barnaby 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
Season 2
- E1: Blind Terror (1973-09-16) — Barnaby's investigation into the disappearance of a young girl hinges on a roommate who may have witnessed what happened to her. But the roommate herself now suffers from hysterica
- E2: Death Leap (1973-09-23) — While investigating the death of an apparent suicide jumper Barnaby learns there was a jewel robbery in the building next door at the very same time the man jumped. Following his g
- E3: Echo of a Murder (1973-09-30) — At the request of his late son Hal's friend, Barnaby investigates a lodge owner who is suspected of murdering his wife. Even though he finds conclusive evidence to exonerate the ma
- E4: Day of the Viper (1973-10-07) — While investigating the death of a man bitten by a rattlesnake, Barnaby soon suspects that there is more than one snake involved…and it's one that wears cowboy boots and has a pr
- E5: Trial Run for Death (1973-10-14) — A race car driver gets caught cheating on his wife by his brother-in-law, and in order to keep his indiscretions secret he resorts to murder. Barnaby is hired to investigate by the
- E6: Catch Me if You Can (1973-10-21) — A detective friend of Barnaby who is intent on catching a murderer, has been receiving letters from the man who is taunting him. But when he gave him too much information the man k
- E7: Divorce – Murderer's Style (1973-10-28) — After a woman's niece is shot and killed in a botched robbery attempt, she suspects that she was intentionally murdered and hires Barnaby Jones to investigate.
- E8: The Deadly Prize (1973-11-04) — After an overseas shipping worker is killed on a dock under some suspicious circumstances Barnaby Jones investigates the death for an insurance company and discovers a trail of dea
- E9: Stand-In for Death (1973-11-11) — Barnaby investigates a jealous husband who he believes murdered a man for having an affair with his wife. But did he murder the wrong man?
- E10: The Black Art of Dying (1973-11-25) — A man dies under suspicious circumstances after being warned by a psychic and Barnaby Jones is hired to investigate. Barnaby doesn't buy the psychic mumbo-jumbo and suspects that o
- E11: The Killing Defense (1973-12-02) — Barnaby Jones investigates the disappearance of a man he believes was involved in the theft of one million dollars in precious jewels. It isn't long before Barnaby suspects the man
- E12: Fatal Flight (1973-12-09) — The owner of a company calls Barnaby in to investigate after one of the members of the Board of Directors dies in a plane crash, shortly after leaving him a mysterious message hint
- E13: Secret of the Dunes (1973-12-16) — Barnaby investigates the death of a motorcyclist found in the desert and discovers that it may be related to another case involving the disappearance of a beautiful young woman who
- E14: Venus as in Flytrap (1974-01-06) — Barnaby looks into the suicide of a woman who was married to a famous writer. Digging deeper into the case he discovers that the writers worst critic may actually be his biggest fa
- E15: The Deadly Jinx (1974-01-13) — It appears that every man who shows a beautiful young woman any type of affection or attention meets with an unfortunate accident, and Barnaby believes that it's more than just coi
- E16: The Platinum Connection (1974-01-20) — An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the theft of $500,000 worth of platinum from a jewelry company. During the robbery an employee is shot and killed by the robber, b
- E17: Programmed for Killing (1974-01-27) — A beautiful young woman hires Barnaby to look into the death of her father who was apparently killed by a computer programmed machine in his own plant. It isn't too long before Bar
- E18: A Gold Record for Murder (1974-02-10) — The parents of an up-and-coming songwriter ask Barnaby for help in uncovering the truth after he dies of a heroin overdose.
- E19: Friends Till Death (1974-02-17) — Betty urges Barnaby to look into the death of an old girlfriend, and they soon discover that another old girlfriend of Betty's is directly involved in her death.
- E20: Rendezvous with Terror (1974-02-24) — Barnaby is hired by a South American President to find his son who lives in LA. He finds him but learns he is also the Rebel leader, Javier he is presently at odds with.
- E21: Dark Legacy (1974-03-03) — A young widow hires Barnaby to investigate the "accidental" death of her husband of only four weeks. While investigating the case another young man who was once a suitor to the sam
- E22: Woman in the Shadows (1974-03-10) — While investigating a deadly auto accident that killed two people including the chauffeur of a wealthy woman who herself was also seriously injured Barnaby suspects a sinister cove
- E23: Image in a Cracked Mirror (1974-03-24) — Barnaby is hired by a woman to locate her fiancé; who disappeared along with some her valuables. The man who is a conman, has moved on to his next mark but one of his former victim
- E24: Foul Play (1974-03-31) — The owner of a basketball team is informed that his star player once threw a game. The person who told him that, wants him to make sure that his team loses a game. So the owner kil
Season 3
- E1: A Gathering of Thieves (1974-09-10) — Barnaby uncovers a trail of lies, deceit, and murder as he investigates the death of a real estate investor on the behalf of his grieving daughter – who is convinced it was not acc
- E2: Dead Man's Run (1974-09-17) — While investigating the whereabouts of some missing embezzlement money, Barnaby uncovers fraud, blackmail, and a couple of murders committed by a man who's suppose to be dead.
- E3: The Challenge (1974-09-24) — Barnaby is hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a very wealthy woman's husband. What he discovers is another investigator who supplements his income with blackmail, and will
- E4: Conspiracy of Terror (1974-10-01) — An imprisoned dying man makes a deal with a murderer to take the rap for the man's crimes, just as long as he will financially take care of his wife after he's gone. But when the d
- E5: Odd Man Loses (1974-10-08) — Three otherwise ordinary guys who carpool together plan a $335,000 heist, but when things go horribly wrong and it turns into a case of murder, Barnaby Jones gets involved.
- E6: Forfeit by Death (1974-10-15) — A guy who works for a bail bonds woman who's a friend of Barnaby's, is coerced by a man who wants to be bailed out so that he could sell some stuff he has and says he'll cut him in
- E7: Blueprint for a Caper (1974-10-29) — A man who works for an insurance company is killed when a guy attacks him and throws him down an elevator. The police think it's an accident but the man's wife doesn't think so, so
- E8: Mystery Cycle (1974-11-12) — An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the death of the owner of a motor corporation who drove his motorcycle off a cliff during testing. After Jones hears rumors of an
- E9: Dark Homecoming (1974-11-19) — A singer who hit it big goes back to her hometown to perform. She runs into her ex who is now dating someone else, and the girl he is dating is very insecure when the singer is wit
- E10: Time to Kill (1974-11-26) — A jewel thief's carefully laid out plans to steal a diamond worth one million dollars are ruined when he is forced to kill a security guard who shows up during the heist. Barnaby i
- E11: Death on Deposit (1974-12-03) — Barnaby is hired to look into the mysterious death of a man who was planning to sell his ranch and move. It seems he was planning to withdraw his money from the bank. Meanwhile the
- E12: Web of Deceit (1974-12-10) — A struggle for a gun between three men leads to a deadly shooting. Two of the men involved make it look like the third committed suicide, but their cover up leads to a web of decei
- E13: The Last Contract (1974-12-17) — A contract killer after falling for a girl decides to quit. But his brother who idolizes him wishes he would go on. Barnaby is hired by the girl's family to find her. Eventually he
- E14: Trap Play (1975-01-07) — An arrogant football player decides to have a fling. But when he gets rough with the girl, she tries to leave. They get into a scuffle that ends with her dead. He tries to cover it
- E15: Murder Once Removed (1975-01-21) — The grieving sister of a wealthy business tycoon, and expert sailor, hires Barnaby to investigate his so-called accidental death aboard his boat at sea.
- E16: Counterfall (1975-02-04) — A man was given a phony subpoena to appear in court so that he could be framed for the assassination of a judge who had been nominated for a seat on the Supreme Court. Barnaby take
- E17: Dangerous Summer (1975-02-11) — A worried father hires Barnaby to locate his missing son. It isn't long before Barnaby suspects that the young man may have met with foul play after the stories of his college-aged
- E18: Image of Evil (1975-02-18)
- E19: Fantasy of Fear (1975-02-25)
- E20: Doomed Alibi (1975-03-11)
- E21: The Deadlier Species (1975-03-18)
- E22: Poisoned Pigeon (1975-03-25) — After getting caught up in their own game, a couple of con artists running a scheme to sell $250,000 in non-existent copper to manufacturer's have to resort to murder-and Barnaby i
- E23: Jeopardy for Two (1975-04-01)
- E24: Bond of Fear (1975-04-15)
Season 4
- E1: The Deadly Conspiracy (II) (1975-09-19) — Cannon and Barnaby Jones investigate the death of a young woman who was about to expose the illegal activities of the large corporation she was working for.
The crossover starts o
- E2: Theater of Fear (1975-09-26)
- E3: The Orchid Killer (1975-10-03)
- E4: The Price of Terror (1975-10-10)
- E5: Honeymoon with Death (1975-10-17)
- E6: The Alpha-Bravo War (1975-10-24)
- E7: Flight to Danger (1975-10-31)
- E8: Double Vengeance (1975-11-07)
- E9: Fatal Witness (1975-11-14)
- E10: Beware the Dog (1975-11-21)
- E11: Blood Relations (1975-11-28)
- E12: A Taste for Murder (1975-12-04)
- E13: Final Burial (1975-12-11)
- E14: Portrait of Evil (1975-12-18)
- E15: Dead Heat (1976-01-01)
- E16: The Lonely Victims (1976-01-08)
- E17: Hostage (1976-01-15)
- E18: Silent Vendetta (1976-01-29) — Barnaby is hired to find a missing writer and gets caught between a man with a story to tell and mobsters who don't want his tell all book written.
- E19: Shadow of Guilt (1976-02-05) — Barnaby investigates the death of a man who died while out riding for the insurance company.
- E20: Deadly Reunion (1976-02-12)
- E21: Dangerous Gambit (1976-02-26)
- E22: Wipeout (1976-03-04)
- E23: The Eyes of Terror (1976-03-11)
- E24: The Stalking Horse (1976-03-18)
Season 5
- E1: Blood Vengeance (1976-10-07)
- E2: Deadline for Dying (1976-10-14)
- E3: Sins of Thy Father (1976-10-21)
- E4: The Fatal Dive (1976-10-28)
- E5: Final Ransom (1976-11-11)
- E6: Band of Evil (1976-11-18)
- E7: Voice in the Night (1976-12-02)
- E8: The Bounty Hunter (1976-12-16)
- E9: Renegade's Child (1976-12-23)
- E10: Fraternity of Thieves (1976-12-30)
- E11: Sister of Death (1977-01-06)
- E12: The Deadly Charade (1977-01-13) — While Betty is spending time with a group of friends tragedy strikes as one of the ladies is shot and killed during an alleged break-in. The leading suspect is the estranged husban
- E13: Testament of Power (1977-01-20)
- E14: Copy-Cat Killing (1977-01-27)
- E15: A Simple Case of Terror (1977-02-03)
- E16: The Marathon Murders (1977-02-17)
- E17: Duet for Dying (1977-02-24)
- E18: Circle of Treachery (1977-03-03) — Barnaby and J.R. try to protect a man who is on the run from gangsters who want to kill him before he can testify against them. But a femme fatal gets close to unsuspecting J.R. in
- E19: Anatomy of Fear (1977-03-17)
- E20: The Killer on Campus (1977-03-24)
- E21: The Deadly Valentine (1977-03-31)
- E22: Duet for Danger (1977-05-05)
- E23: The Inside Man (1977-05-12)
- E24: Run Away to Terror (1977-05-19)
Season 6
- E1: Death Beat (1977-09-15)
- E2: The Mercenaries (1977-09-22)
- E3: The Wife Beater (1977-09-29)
- E4: Yesterday's Terror (1977-10-13)
- E5: The Damocles Gun (1977-10-20)
- E6: Gang War (1977-10-27)
- E7: Daughter of Evil (1977-11-03)
- E8: The Captives (1977-11-10) — Barnaby travels to the small town of Las Mesas looking for a missing woman. He finds her, but he's taken captive along with her and several town residents by a group of men waiting
- E9: The Reincarnation (1977-11-17)
- E10: Shadow of Fear (1977-11-24)
- E11: The Devil's Handmaiden (1977-12-01)
- E12: Prisoner of Deceit (1977-12-15)
- E13: Deadly Becoming (1977-12-22)
- E14: Child of Danger (1977-12-29)
- E15: The Scapegoat (1978-01-05)
- E16: A Ransom in Diamonds (1978-01-12) — This episode was likely a "backdoor" pilot for a new series that shelved before production.
- E17: Prime Target (1978-01-19)
- E18: Final Judgment (1) (1978-01-26)
- E19: Final Judgment (2) (1978-01-26)
- E20: Uninvited Peril (1978-02-02)
- E21: Terror on a Quiet Afternoon (1978-02-09)
- E22: The Coronado Triangle (1978-03-02)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Barnaby Jones have? 8 season(s) with 178 episodes.
Who created Barnaby Jones? Edward Hume.
Where can I watch Barnaby Jones? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.