Jessica Novak

Jessica Novak

1981•1h 0m•5.0/10

Drama

Ratings

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5.0/10(1)

Jessica Novak is a 1981 drama television series that aired on CBS from November 5, 1981 till December 3, 1981 and was written by Ira Steven Behr. The cast includes Helen Shaver, Kip Gilman, Erik Kilpatrick, and Lara Parker.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 5, 1981

Last Aired

December 17, 1981

Networks

CBS

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

E1

Closeup News

Air date: 1981-11-05

Ernie Doyle, a man separated from his wife, abducts his children and threatens to harm them and himself. Jessica Novak, a local TV news reporter, often goes beyond her assigned stories, much to her boss's frustration. In one instance, she uncovers a non-story about a housewife, Marilyn Doyle, whose estranged husband, Ernie, has taken their two children. Despite orders from her boss, Jessica relentlessly investigates the case even when the police refuse to intervene. She goes as far as featuring the housewife on the news.

E2

The Boy Most Likely

Air date: 1981-11-12

E3

Kenny

Air date: 1981-11-19

E4

Man on the Street

Air date: 1981-11-26

E5

Mirrorful of Gamblers

Air date: 1981-12-03

E6

Silent Night

Air date: 1981-12-10

E7

The Reward

Air date: 1981-12-17

Cast

Lara Parker

Lara Parker

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

David Spielberg

David Spielberg

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