Barnaby Jones
Series Overview
Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".
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8 Seasons • 178 Episodes
46 min per episode
1973 – 1980
Premiered: Sun, Jan 28, 1973
Edward HumeLatest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 22: “The Killin' Cousin”
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Barnaby Jones Season 8 Main Title
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-11-13
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Hume
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Barnaby Jones about?
Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".
How many seasons does Barnaby Jones have?
Barnaby Jones comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Barnaby Jones?
Key cast members in Barnaby Jones include Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera.
Who created or directed Barnaby Jones?
Barnaby Jones was developed and directed by Edward Hume.