The Investigators (1961–1961)

1. S01E01Murder on OrderOctober 5, 1961—Six dance lessons from Madame Lucia Varrancourt may be dangerous; at least, that is how it seems when suspicions about supposed accidental d
2. S01E02The OracleOctober 12, 1961—An insurance investigator named Russ Andrews and his colleague Steve Banks are examining a religious tabernacle and its enigmatic prophet, N
3. S01E03New Sound for the BluesOctober 19, 1961—Following the tragedy, which took place in the darkened lobby of an office building, Andrews (James Franciscus) faces the unpleasant task of
4. S01E04I Thee KillOctober 26, 1961—In the episode titled "I Thee Kill" from *The Investigators*, Mickey Rooney guest stars as a key character. The story revolves around a stru
5. S01E05Quite a WomanNovember 2, 1961—The story revolves around an aging actress who seeks compensation for the loss of her valuable art collection. Minna Carter, portrayed by Mi
6. S01E06Style of LivingNovember 9, 1961—Dina Merrill is featured in "Style of Living" as a socialite who tells investigators that her husband has gotten himself deeply into debt du
7. S01E07In a Mirror, DarklyNovember 16, 1961—A female fashion designer, portrayed by guest star Diana Lynn, reports the loss of her exclusive fall line in a fire. This prompts "The Inve
8. S01E08De LucaNovember 23, 1961—The plot centers around an arson case in a cannery village, but the investigation is lightened by rich, down-to-earth characterizations. Not
9. S01E09Death Leaves a TipNovember 30, 1961—A seemingly psychopathic killer strangles waitresses on Monday nights and leaves lipstick crosses on their foreheads. Jane Wyman plays a res
10. S01E10Panic WagonDecember 7, 1961—A wealthy horse breeder dies in an avalanche set off by a construction company’s dynamite charges and “The Investigators” suspect that the e
11. S01E11The Mind's Own FireDecember 14, 1961—Maggie Peters finds herself romantically attracted by the insecure young heir to a factory fortune when she attempts to unravel the mysterio
12. S01E12Something for CharityDecember 21, 1961—Charity Kittridge reluctantly poses as a pigeon to catch a murder-for-insurance ring because she needs the money. When she rejects a strong
13. S01E13The Dead End MenDecember 28, 1961—A man believed dead asks an insurance company to change his beneficiary. “Investigators” locks the door with an appropriately titled yarn, “

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