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About Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire ended on May 7, 1988, after its third season on ABC. The show concluded its run over three years, with the final episode airing in May 1988.
Set in Boston, the series was a drama and mystery that followed the adventures of the titular private investigator, Spenser. The show was based on the character created by Robert B. Parker and depicted Spenser as a former boxer and bookworm who drove a vintage Mustang. He was known for his strong sense of ethics and appreciation for the past, often blending street smarts with intellectual pursuits. Throughout the series, Spenser was accompanied by his psychologist and confidant Susan Silverman and his streetwise ally Hawk, who helped him navigate Boston's complex underworld.
The cast featured Robert Urich as Spenser, Avery Brooks as Hawk, and Barbara Stock as Susan Silverman. The series was a mix of crime-solving and character-driven stories that aired from September 20, 1985, to May 7, 1988. Its runtime was approximately 61 minutes per episode, providing a detailed look into the life of a unique Boston detective.
Spenser: For Hire episode schedule
65 aired
Aired · 65
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1988 | S3·E21 | Haunting |
| April 30, 1988 | S3·E20 | McAllister |
| March 26, 1988 | S3·E19 | Hawk's Eyes |
| March 19, 1988 | S3·E18 | Watercolors |
| March 12, 1988 | S3·E17 | Company Man |
| March 5, 1988 | S3·E16 | Substantial Justice |
| February 6, 1988 | S3·E15 | The Big Fight |
| January 30, 1988 | S3·E14 | Play It Again, Sammy |
| January 23, 1988 | S3·E13 | To the End of the Line |
| January 16, 1988 | S3·E12 | Arthur's Wake |
| January 10, 1988 | S3·E11 | The Siege |
| January 3, 1988 | S3·E10 | Skeletons in the Closet |
| December 20, 1987 | S3·E9 | Child's Play |
| December 6, 1987 | S3·E8 | Gone Fishin' |
| November 29, 1987 | S3·E7 | Thanksgiving |
| November 15, 1987 | S3·E6 | Consilium Abditum |
| November 8, 1987 | S3·E5 | Sleepless Dreams |
| November 1, 1987 | S3·E4 | On the Night He Was Betrayed |
| October 11, 1987 | S3·E3 | Heart of the Matter |
| October 4, 1987 | S3·E2 | My Enemy, My Friend |
| September 27, 1987 | S3·E1 | Homecoming |
| May 9, 1987 | S2·E22 | Song of Orpheus |
| May 2, 1987 | S2·E21 | The Man Who Wasn't There |
| April 4, 1987 | S2·E20 | If You Knew Sammy |
| March 21, 1987 | S2·E19 | The Road Back |
| March 14, 1987 | S2·E18 | My Brother's Keeper |
| March 7, 1987 | S2·E17 | One for My Daughter |
| February 21, 1987 | S2·E16 | Trial and Error |
| February 14, 1987 | S2·E15 | Mary Hamilton |
| February 7, 1987 | S2·E14 | Personal Demons |
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| January 24, 1987 | S2·E13 | Murder and Acquisitions |
| January 17, 1987 | S2·E12 | I Confess |
| January 10, 1987 | S2·E11 | Among Friends |
| December 20, 1986 | S2·E10 | The Hopes and Fears |
| December 13, 1986 | S2·E9 | Shadowsight |
| November 29, 1986 | S2·E8 | One If by Land, Two If by Sea |
| November 22, 1986 | S2·E7 | Home is the Hero |
| November 8, 1986 | S2·E6 | The Long Hunt |
| November 1, 1986 | S2·E5 | And Give Up Show Biz? |
| October 25, 1986 | S2·E4 | Rockabye Baby |
| October 18, 1986 | S2·E3 | White Knight |
| October 4, 1986 | S2·E2 | Widow's Walk |
| September 27, 1986 | S2·E1 | An Eye for an Eye |
| April 8, 1986 | S1·E22 | Hell Hath No Fury |
| April 1, 1986 | S1·E21 | Rage |
| March 25, 1986 | S1·E20 | At the River's Edge |
| March 11, 1986 | S1·E19 | She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not |
| March 4, 1986 | S1·E18 | Angel of Desolation |
| February 14, 1986 | S1·E17 | In a Safe Place |
| February 11, 1986 | S1·E16 | When Silence Speaks |
| February 4, 1986 | S1·E15 | Brother to Dragons |
| January 21, 1986 | S1·E14 | A Madness Most Discreet |
| January 14, 1986 | S1·E13 | A Day's Wages |
| January 7, 1986 | S1·E12 | Death by Design |
| December 17, 1985 | S1·E11 | Internal Affairs |
| December 3, 1985 | S1·E10 | Resurrection |
| November 26, 1985 | S1·E9 | Blood Money |
| November 19, 1985 | S1·E8 | Autumn Thieves |
| November 12, 1985 | S1·E7 | The Killer Within |
| October 25, 1985 | S1·E6 | Discord in A Minor |
| October 18, 1985 | S1·E5 | Original Sin |
| October 11, 1985 | S1·E4 | Children of a Tempest Storm |
| October 4, 1985 | S1·E3 | The Choice |
| September 27, 1985 | S1·E2 | No Room at the Inn |
| September 20, 1985 | S1·E1 | Promised Land |
