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Faraday and Company

TV·1973–1974·1 season, 4 episodes·NBC·Drama, Crime·1h 30m·Created by Ken Pettus

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Private investigator Frank Faraday, falsely accused of murdering his partner, escapes from a South American prison after 28 years' confinement. Returning to a Los Angeles greatly changed during his absence, Frank discovers that he has an adult son named Steve, also a private investigator. Steve is the son of Frank's girlfriend, Lou Carson, who had taken over Frank's agency. Father and son now work together to solve mysteries, while Frank tries to adjust to contemporary life.

Cast

Dan DaileyDan DaileyFrank FaradayJames NaughtonJames NaughtonSteve FaradaySharon GlessSharon GlessHolly BarrettGeraldine BrooksGeraldine BrooksLouise 'Lou' Carson

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1973–74Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Say Hello to a Dead ManSeptember 26, 1973—Frank Faraday was imprisoned 28 years ago in the Caribbean, falsely accused of murdering his partner. He escapes and returns to his estrange
  2. S01E02A Wheelbarrow Full of TroubleOctober 24, 1973—Frank is suspicious when a well-known car dealer is eager to purchase a beat-up older model at the asking price. Frank and Steve discover a
  3. S01E03Fire and IceDecember 12, 1973—The Faradays are on the hook when their security system fails to prevent the theft of industrial diamonds.
  4. S01E04A Matter of MagicJanuary 9, 1974—A company's sophisticated security system is breached which threatens the job of the head guard, Frank's old friend. Steve joins his father

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