If you're browsing Drama shows, Jake and the Fatman (1987) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring William Conrad, Joe Penny, and Alan Campbell, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.8/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Jake and the Fatman (1987)
Also known as: Jake & McCabe – Durch dick und dünn, Gliniarz i Prokurator
First aired: September 26, 1987
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: CBS
Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles.
The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series.
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