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Season 5 – Jake and the Fatman

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Former cop J.L. McCabe -- aka "The Fatman" -- has built a remarkable record of convictions in his new career as a district attorney, thanks mainly to his gruff, tact-impaired manner and his willingness to bend the rules when it suits his purposes. Unfortunately, those same qualities also have earned him a substantial number of enemies. Jake Styles, his handsome young special investigator, frequently goes under cover to help the Fatman get the evidence he needs. McCabe's office staff also includes enthusiastic rookie Derek Mitchell, an assistant district attorney, and Gertrude, a wisecracking secretary.
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William Conrad

Jason Lochinvar "Fatman" McCabe

Joe Penny

Jake Styles

Alan Campbell

Derek Mitchell

Olga Russell

Lisbeth Berkeley-Smythe

Melody Anderson

Guest Star

Robert Forster

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 1991 Where or When McCabe's boozing friend (Robert Forster) claims he found a murder victim, who then turns up alive. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 25, 1991 Where or When Jake poses as an illegal arms dealer to prove Delaney's (Robert Forster) story. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 1991 Street of Dreams Jake befriends a teen graffiti artist who is the prime suspect in a vagrant's murder. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 1991 I'll Never Be the Same Jake faces prison after killing a teen he thought was an armed suspect. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 1991 I Could Write a Book McCabe searches an unpublished manuscript to learn why its author killed himself. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 1991 Two Different Worlds McCabe and Jake try to prevent an artist's murder of her twin sister. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 11, 1991 Every Time We Say Goodbye Jake poses as an agent to probe a model's overdose death; guest Melody Anderson. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 18, 1991 Come Along With Me The probe of murders in which victims' organs are taken leads to a list of prospective liver recipients. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 1, 1992 Last Dance A last-minute confession thwarts McCabe's case against a crooked businessman accused of murder. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 8, 1992 Come Closer to Me Jake poses as a pickpocket to thwart a contract killer's next hit. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 15, 1992 Since I Fell for You Derek is shocked when he finds out that a woman he loved didn't die six years ago as he thought. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 22, 1992 Just You, Just Me Street gang members target a disabled pharmacist (Christopher Templeton) who won't close her store to honor their fallen peer. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 29, 1992 Stormy Weather McCabe and Jake are accused of a wrongful murder conviction during the former's re-election bid. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 5, 1992 Stormy Weather Jake and McCabe suspect a fight promoter who needs a boxer's prison release to save his failing company. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 26, 1992 You'll Never Know A city councilman is suspected of murdering a doctor involved in child pornography. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 11, 1992 There'll Be Some Changes Made A murderer stalks a rock star making a comeback from alcohol abuse. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 18, 1992 Pennies From Heaven Jake tracks a Samaritan who gives money from an old bank robbery to schoolchildren who do good deeds. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 25, 1992 I Can't Believe I'm Losing You Jake and his girlfriend are nearly killed in a car-bombing after she receives anonymous threats. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 1, 1992 All Through the Night A warped psychiatrist (David Soul) terrorizes Neely (Melody Anderson) and others responsible for his jail term. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 8, 1992 Ain't Misbehavin' McCabe clashes with the bail bondswoman (Nell Carter) of an accused murderer. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 22, 1992 Nightmare Jake investigates an escort service after one of its girls is slain for tipping him off about its drug-running operation. Details Episode 22 Aired May 6, 1992 Mickey Daytona Jake's street-wise friend (Ray Sharkey) joins the two to thwart a sex-crime spree. Details
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Season Info

Director
Bernard L. Kowalski, Georg Fenady, Reza Badiyi, Alexander Singer, Frank Thackery, Chris Nyby, John C. Flinn III, Ritchie Forrest
Executive Producer
Fred Silverman, Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger
Screenwriter
David J. Burke, Kimmer Ringwald, Douglas Stefan Borghi, Gerry Conway, Doc Barnett, Barry M. Schkolnick, Morgan Gendel, Al Martinez, Bernard L. Kowalski
Network
CBS
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 18, 1991