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1. S01E01Stake OutSeptember 26, 1959—A rehabilitated ex-convict is suspected of killing a policeman and is jailed. Maris comes to his defence.
2. S01E02The Harry Connors StoryOctober 3, 1959—Harry Connors is a thug who confeses to killing the man who testified against him. Later he changes his story and his attorney quits the ca
3. S01E03Change of HeartOctober 10, 1959—Tom Sheppard is sent to jail for the muder of his former girlfriend on the testimony of an elderly eyewitness. Tom's fiancée asks Maris fo
4. S01E04The FailureOctober 17, 1959—Ed Reed's house burns down and a female friend is killed. Reed is accused of arson and murder and is jailed. Maris believes in Reed and in
5. S01E05End of the WorldOctober 25, 1959—A femme fatale lies in her testimony. In the process her husband is jailed for a murder he did not commit and her murderous boyfriend goes
6. S01E06Shadow of a GiantOctober 31, 1959—An ex-convict and his son get implicated in a theft and get arrested. Maris believes in the two men and gets to work on finding the truth a
7. S01E07Presumption of GuiltNovember 7, 1959—In prison a gang leader is stabbed and killed. Ron Davis is charged with the murder and is sentenced for execution. After reviewing the ca
8. S01E08The Angry MenNovember 14, 1959—A wealthy businessman, unhappy with a contract he's signed, tries to void the contract through devious and unscrupulous means. His actions
9. S01E09Writ of TerrorNovember 21, 1959—In an attempt to find out more facts from a murder trial Maris uses psychiatry as a defence.
10. S01E10Music to Murder ByNovember 28, 1959—An ex-convict who has become emotionally unstable kidnaps Maris and his assistant because he blames Maris for his conviction.
11. S01E11With Malice for OneDecember 5, 1959—A shop worker is charged for the murder of the supervisor. The reason: the man is an immigrant and bigotry enters the judicial system. Ma
12. S01E12Framed Ex-ConDecember 12, 1959—Frank is an ex-convict who is going straight and is now the son-in-law of a policeman. Two of Frank's old friends commit a robbery and Fran
13. S01E13Death in the StreetsDecember 19, 1959—A college student is unable to repay loan sharks and gives them the keys to his father's automobile. The loan sharks then hit someone on t
14. S01E14The DropDecember 26, 1959—A young couple is planning to elope but the plans come to a screeching halt when drugs are found in the car they rent. Maris comes in and i
15. S01E15The Manly Art of MurderJanuary 2, 1960—Jimmy Stockton is a prizefighter who's wife promised to leave him if he lost in the ring again. When his wife is killed the police arrest h
16. S01E16A ReputationJanuary 9, 1960—The chief lawyer for the state anti-crime committee is killed and a former gambler is accused of the murder. Maris defends the gambler.
17. S01E17His Father's FootstepsJanuary 16, 1960—A father suspects his teenage son is involved in a robbery and a shooting. The father then hires Maris to defend his son of possible charges
18. S01E18Price of CharityJanuary 23, 1960—A soldier is accused of killing another soldier in a brawl over a woman. Maris is called in to help the accused soldier and clothes play an
19. S01E19Never Bet the OddsJanuary 30, 1960—A prizefighter bets against himself in an upcoming fight. Maris becomes suspicious of his actions.
20. S01E20Morality and the ShieldFebruary 6, 1960—A neighborhood gang steal the gun of former gang member and now Policeman Crothy and commit a crime and a murder. Crothy, the owner of the
21. S01E21Dead Man's ShoesFebruary 13, 1960—Fred Prescott, a news commentator, is murdered and Maris investigates.
22. S01E22Strange SummonsFebruary 20, 1960—A locksmith is charged with the murder of a jewelry store owner. Maris goes undercover to try to prove the locksmith innocent but runs afou
23. S01E23Murder Plays it CoolFebruary 27, 1960—A jazz musician is charged with murder. Maris uses a trumpet to clear the musician.
24. S01E24Election NightMarch 5, 1960—A blackmailer is killed after warning a city official that he'll release scandalous information about his wife if he doesn't resign his posi
25. S01E25Poker ClubMarch 12, 1960—A theatrical producer is robbed and killed. An elderly Shakespearean is arrested for the murder. Maris is there to help the aging actor.
26. S01E26The TriggerMarch 19, 1960—A young controller of a firm commits suicide before the audit of the books. Was it a suicide? Maris is not so sure and investigates.
27. S01E27Murder is a GambleMarch 26, 1960—A husband is charged with the murder of his wife. Maris tries to discover what happened.
28. S01E28Death and TaxesApril 2, 1960—A woman is found murdered after a night of partying with a rich oil man. The oil man is arrested for the killing. Maris investigated and f
29. S01E29The LocketApril 9, 1960—A millionaire playboy is murdered and a girl is charged with the murder and sentenced to the electric chair. Maris belives the girl is inno
30. S01E30The Trouble CopApril 16, 1960—A policeman is charged for the murder of a bookie. The ones who are the likely suspects have an airtight cover story. Maris takes the case
31. S01E31First Prize for MurderApril 23, 1960—A foreigner is accused of murdering her fiancé's father. Maris is urged by a young copy boy pretenting to be a reporter to take the case an
32. S01E32The FrameApril 30, 1960—Lt. Weston is charged for the murder of an ex-policeman while on vacation. Maris is sure that the murder was a frame-up and the culprit is
33. S01E33Society MatronMay 7, 1960—Mr. Mitchel is charged for the murder of a young woman. His wife believes in her husband and hires Maris to defend him and investigate.
34. S01E34Last ChanceMay 14, 1960—The testimony of a witness has dire consequences for a man charged with murder. However, the victim's last words do not implicate the man c
35. S01E35Mind Over MurderMay 21, 1960—A supervisor at a zoo is poisoned and the zoologist is charged with murder.
36. S01E36So Shall Ye ReapMay 28, 1960—A teenager is charged with murder and Maris' secretary urges him to take the case.
37. S01E37Sentenced to DieJune 4, 1960—A man is convicted of murdering his former employer. His wife, Betty Nelson, comes to Maris and pleads that he investigate the case and hav
38. S01E38Voice of DoomJune 11, 1960—A circus performer, whose forte is throwing the knife, is charged for the murder of another circus performer in a jealous fit of rage over h
39. S01E39The Blood Red RubyJune 18, 1960—A man is suspected of a jewelry heist and a killing and is arrested. The man is a former client of Maris' and he investigates.

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1. S02E01Against the LawSeptember 24, 1960—Maris and Lt. Weston go fishing on vacation. At the lodge they stay the owner is accused of murdering his adulterous wife. Rather than fis
2. S02E02The Case of Dan GrayOctober 1, 1960—Dan Gray invents an explosive formula similar to dynamite. After a golfer is killed with an exploding golf ball the inventor is arrested fo
3. S02E03Skid Row StoryOctober 8, 1960—Barney Klein lives on skid row and is accused of stealing money from a local half-way house. Maris defends Barney.
4. S02E04Flying HighOctober 15, 1960—Jean Davis, a flight attendant, is murdered. When Maris investigates the case he discovers that many people had a reason to kill Ms. Davis.
5. S02E05Beau and Arrow CaseOctober 22, 1960—A psychologist, Dr. Von Heisinger, is murdered. The weapon: an arrow. Maris investigates.
6. S02E06The Frame UpOctober 29, 1960—An ex-convict runs a gift shop and finds the dead body of a well known gangster in his shop. He is arrested for murder. Maris and Lt. West
7. S02E07Seventh HourNovember 5, 1960—Bill Donati, a laborer, is accused of killing a local racketeer named Al Curis. Maris defends Bill.
8. S02E08The SistersJune 17, 1961—Whitney Coleman is charged for murder when her estranged husband is found dead. Maris comes to her aid and investigates.
9. S02E09Diamond DupeNovember 12, 1960—A union member is accused of selling stolen property. The union hires Maris to defend the man charged with the crime.
10. S02E10Society DoctorNovember 26, 1960—A well-to-do medical doctor, William Stanhope, is accused of killing his wife and arrested. Maris investigates.
11. S02E11Top SecretNovember 19, 1960—A scientist, who's also a top-notch secret agent, is accused of misusing top-secret information and botching his assigned job. Maris comes
12. S02E12Number PleaseDecember 3, 1960—A friend of Maris is arrested for the murder of a detective. Maris is motivated to clear his friend and discovers the dead detective was ru
13. S02E13Coins of AntiquityDecember 10, 1960—A Greek immigrant, Alexis George, receives a shipment of rare coins to sell from his mother in Greece but is burglarized in the process. A
14. S02E14Concrete CoffinDecember 17, 1960—A skeleton buried under a road is found by contruction workers. Maris investigates the possible crime.
15. S02E15Compulsive KillerDecember 24, 1960—Professor Hasting thinks his wife is too worried about the welfare of criminals and their concerns. He decides his wife needs a lesson in r
16. S02E16Girls WantedDecember 31, 1960—Maris receives an important clue from a young girl in an employment agency racket. Maris decides to investigate.
17. S02E17His Brother's KeeperJanuary 7, 1961—Larry Wade is a policeman who decides to help out the victim of the crime instead of chasing the perpetrator. This places him in trouble wi
18. S02E18A Case of ArsonJanuary 14, 1961—Sam Putman is charged with arson. Maris investigates and defends Mr. Putman since he is an old friend of his father.
19. S02E19JenniferJanuary 21, 1961—A woman is charged and jailed for the murder of her husband. Her step-daughter, Jennifer, asks Maris to investigate the case because she be
20. S02E20Abandoned MineJanuary 28, 1961—A death of a prospector worries the owners of a mine and send Maris to protect their interests and investigate the crime.
21. S02E21A French AffairFebruary 4, 1961—Maris travels to Paris to meet a potential client but finds him murdered. A suspect is arrested for the murder but Maris is not sure he's th
22. S02E22End of TitanFebruary 11, 1961—Lloyd Randell is killed and Debby Arnold is charged with murder. Maris defends her but has to review an incredible amount of evidence in ord
23. S02E23Fugitive From FearFebruary 18, 1961—A Korean war veteran suffering from post shock traumatic stress disorder flees after being accused of killing an acquaintance. When Maris c
24. S02E24Design for MurderFebruary 25, 1961—An assistant dress designer is charged with murdering his employer. Maris investigates and defends.
25. S02E25Like Father, Like SonMarch 4, 1961—Mr. Burkhart, Sr. accuses his grandson George of stealing. He claims only the two of them knew the combination of the safe. Maris investig
26. S02E26Red ConfettiMarch 11, 1961—A spree of ""hit and runs"" bewilder the police department. Maris and Lt. Weston are on the case and discover interesting facts in the eigh
27. S02E27Planter's DeathMarch 18, 1961—Maris heads to the West Indies for some rest and recreation but his vacation is cut short when a plantation owner is killed. Maris investig
28. S02E28Two WrongsMarch 25, 1961—A Broadway actress who no one likes is murdered. Everyone she knew had a reason to want her dead. Maris investigates.
29. S02E29Jungle CompoundApril 1, 1961—Maris takes a trip to the zoo. A murder takes place and a zoo worker with a police record, fightened that he'll be the logical one arrested
30. S02E30Mr. Sobel's Birthday PartyApril 8, 1961—A cake is poisoned at an office party and the payroll is heisted. A man takes the blame for the crime. Maris is hired by the man's wealthy
31. S02E31The WildcatterApril 15, 1961—A rich oil man is the victim of the theft of his securities. His former employee is accused of the crime. Maris invesigates.
32. S02E32The AccusedApril 22, 1961—A woman dies suddenly and it is ruled a suicide. The woman was a former client of Maris, and he is not so sure. Maris investigates.
33. S02E33Leading Young CitizenApril 29, 1961—Joe Tanner is an ex-convict but is now reformed and leading a good life. The police, however, charge him with a crime. Tanner claims he is
34. S02E34HurricaneMay 6, 1961—After a murder trial where the defendant was found guilty, Maris get a telegram from an important witness in the case stating that the convi
35. S02E35Court MartialMay 13, 1961—Sergent Corey is court martialed for murder. Lt. Weston believes in Sgt. Corey because he helped him get started in his military career. M
36. S02E36Sacrifice PlayMay 20, 1961—A newspaper columnist is murdered and Al Bingham, another newsman, is charged with murdering him. Maris investigates.
37. S02E37Face of InnocenceMay 27, 1961—A murder and a robbery takes place. Maris finds an envelope full of money tied to the case. Maris investigates.
38. S02E38The IntruderJune 3, 1961—An intruder is shot by a woman, an ex-showgirl. It so happens that the intruder was her husband. Maris investigates.
39. S02E39Photo FinishJune 10, 1961—Nan Havens, traveling behind the iron curtian, is charged with espionage when microfilm carring government secrets is found in her automobil

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