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Andy Barker, P.I. S01E06

Last aired · S01E06 · April 14, 2007

The Lady Varnishes

EndedAndy Barker, P.I. ended with this episode — no new season is coming.

Andy tries to prove that Lew's old flame, Rita Spaulding is innocent after she has spent the past 40 years in prison. While trying to solve the crime, Andy runs up against Lew's corrupt former LAPD partner, Mickey Wheeler. Simon helps Andy gather evidence he needs to solve the 40 year old crime.

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  1. 06

    S01E06 · April 14, 2007

    The Lady Varnishes6.5

    Andy tries to prove that Lew's old flame, Rita Spaulding is innocent after she has spent the past 40 years in prison. While trying to solve the crime, Andy runs up against Lew's corrupt former LAPD partner, Mickey Wheeler. Simon helps Andy gather evidence he needs to solve the 40 year old crime.

  2. 05

    S01E05 · April 14, 2007

    The Big No Sleep6.5

    Lew enlists Andy's help to investigate a dishonest doctor and his involvement with several of his attractive married patients. Meanwhile, Andy and Jenny loose sleep when their daughter misplaces her favorite toy. Andy and Simon go on a quest to investigate the doctor and locate the missing baby toy.

  3. 04

    S01E04 · April 5, 2007

    Dial M for Laptop6.5

    When Lew forgets to warn Andy about an upcoming case, Andy's laptop is stolen before he is able to send in his father-in-law's tax return. The search is on as Andy races against the clock to file the return and expose a credit card scam involving Loretta Crispin. Simon and Wally help Andy investigate the suspects.

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