Private Eye

Private Eye

1987•1h 0m•4.2/10

Crime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.2/10(4)

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

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 13, 1987

Last Aired

January 8, 1988

Networks

NBC

Created By

Anthony Yerkovich

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Pilot

Air date: 1987-09-13

E2

Nicky the Rose

Air date: 1987-09-18

E3

War Buddy

Air date: 1987-09-25

E4

Blue Movie

Air date: 1987-10-02

E5

Blue Hotel (1)

Air date: 1987-10-16

E6

Blue Hotel (2)

Air date: 1987-10-23

E7

Barrio Nights

Air date: 1987-11-06

E8

Nobody Dies in Chinatown

Air date: 1987-11-13

E9

Both Sides of the Coin

Air date: 1987-11-20

E10

Light and Shadows

Air date: 1987-12-04

E11

High Heels and Silver Wings

Air date: 1987-12-11

E12

Hollywood Confidential

Air date: 1988-01-08

Cast

William Sadler

William Sadler

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Johnny Betts

Lisa Jane Persky

Lisa Jane Persky

Michael Woods

Michael Woods

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