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Private Eye

TV·1987–1988·1 season, 12 episodes·NBC·Crime·1h·Created by Anthony Yerkovich

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Private Eye is an American crime drama that aired from September 13, 1987 until January 8, 1988.

Cast

William SadlerWilliam SadlerJosh BrolinJosh BrolinJohnny BettsLisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyMichael WoodsMichael Woods

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes1987–88Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 13, 1987—
  2. S01E02Nicky the RoseSeptember 18, 1987—
  3. S01E03War BuddySeptember 25, 1987—
  4. S01E04Blue MovieOctober 2, 1987—
  5. S01E05Blue Hotel (1)October 16, 1987—
  6. S01E06Blue Hotel (2)October 23, 1987—
  7. S01E07Barrio NightsNovember 6, 1987—
  8. S01E08Nobody Dies in ChinatownNovember 13, 1987—
  9. S01E09Both Sides of the CoinNovember 20, 1987—
  10. S01E10Light and ShadowsDecember 4, 1987—
  11. S01E11High Heels and Silver WingsDecember 11, 1987—
  12. S01E12Hollywood ConfidentialJanuary 8, 1988—

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