Probe
Series Overview
Probe is a 1988 American television pilot and subsequent TV series, created by television mystery writer William Link and noted science fiction author Isaac Asimov. It aired on ABC. Michael B. Wagner, a veteran television writer, wrote the two-hour pilot, and became Executive Producer for the series. The pilot and series starred Parker Stevenson as Austin James, a misanthropic genius who solved high tech crimes, and Ashley Crow as James' new secretary Mickey Castle. The show began as a mid-season replacement and was canceled after a two-month run of the pilot and six episodes. Entire episodes have made their way on the internet through video-sharing sites such as YouTube. Some episodes of the show revolved around Serendip, a company founded by Austin that he has no interest in running. Mickey, his Serendip-appointed secretary, plays Watson to Austin's Holmes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
60 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Mon, Mar 7, 1988
Isaac AsimovLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Quit-It”
Austin and Micki come to the aid of a young girl who claims everyone in her neighborhood has been replaced by imposters.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Asimov, William Link
Michael I. Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael I. Wagner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Probe about?
Probe is a 1988 American television pilot and subsequent TV series, created by television mystery writer William Link and noted science fiction author Isaac Asimov. It aired on ABC. Michael B. Wagner, a veteran television writer, wrote the two-hour pilot, and became Executive Producer for the series. The pilot and series starred Parker Stevenson as Austin James, a misanthropic genius who solved high tech crimes, and Ashley Crow as James' new secretary Mickey Castle. The show began as a mid-season replacement and was canceled after a two-month run of the pilot and six episodes. Entire episodes have made their way on the internet through video-sharing sites such as YouTube. Some episodes of the show revolved around Serendip, a company founded by Austin that he has no interest in running. Mickey, his Serendip-appointed secretary, plays Watson to Austin's Holmes.
How many seasons does Probe have?
Probe comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Probe?
Key cast members in Probe include Parker Stevenson, Ashley Crow.
Who created or directed Probe?
Probe was developed and directed by Isaac Asimov, William Link.