Barnaby Jones_
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".
Created By
Edward Hume
Network
CBS
Episodes
178
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Barnaby Jones has 8 seasons with 178 episodes spanning 1973-1980.
Buddy Ebsen →
Year context
Barnaby Jones first aired 53 years ago in 1973.
CAST (3)
SEASONS (8 seasons, 178 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Requiem for a Son
Detective Barnaby Jones comes out of retirement to solve his son's murder with some help from fellow detective Frank Cannon.
02
To Catch a Dead Man
A sportsman's plans for a new life begin with murder.
03
Sunday: Doomsday
Barnaby engages in a game of cat-and-mouse with a murderer who blames him for his jail time
04
The Murdering Class
Barnaby investigates a murder at a prep-school.
05
Perchance to Kill
An affair leads to an accidental murder.
06
The Loose Connection
What's the perfect heroin-smuggling plot? Hide it in the radiator of a car owned by a tourist above suspicion--Barnaby Jones. When the shipment is replaced…
07
Murder in the Doll's House
An author whose novels feature his hometown disappears; the publisher hires Barnaby to find the last chapter of the newest novel. A senile aunt introduces…
08
Sing a Song of Murder
"Rock star found with head smashed in empty pool" That headline would end the gravy train so his managers fake a kidnapping to salvage something,…
09
See Some Evil... Do Some Evil
A blind pianist whose sight has been restored kills his blackmail victim just before Barnaby arrives. Barnaby suspects him but must prove he can see.
10
Murder-Go-Round
A suspicious hit and run brings Barnaby to a little town where sudden riches are obvious. "Town council meetings" are a cover for plotting murder,…
11
To Denise, with Love and Murder
A murdered mistress and a missing wife bring Barnaby Jones onto the case. The problem? Two weeks have passed, and the killer has covered his…
12
A Little Glory, a Little Death
Barnaby investigates the death of a woman who was killed in a car accident after the woman's daughter claims that it was no accident. An…
13
Twenty Million Alibis
Barnaby investigates the theft of a million dollar necklace and the murder of the butler who unwittingly walked in on the thief. The leading suspect…
SEASON 2
01
Blind Terror
Barnaby's investigation into the disappearance of a young girl hinges on a roommate who may have witnessed what happened to her. But the roommate herself…
02
Death Leap
While investigating the death of an apparent suicide jumper Barnaby learns there was a jewel robbery in the building next door at the very same…
03
Echo of a Murder
At the request of his late son Hal's friend, Barnaby investigates a lodge owner who is suspected of murdering his wife. Even though he finds…
04
Day of the Viper
While investigating the death of a man bitten by a rattlesnake, Barnaby soon suspects that there is more than one snake involved...and it's one that…
05
Trial Run for Death
A race car driver gets caught cheating on his wife by his brother-in-law, and in order to keep his indiscretions secret he resorts to murder.…
06
Catch Me if You Can
A detective friend of Barnaby who is intent on catching a murderer, has been receiving letters from the man who is taunting him. But when…
07
Divorce - Murderer's Style
After a woman's niece is shot and killed in a botched robbery attempt, she suspects that she was intentionally murdered and hires Barnaby Jones to…
08
The Deadly Prize
After an overseas shipping worker is killed on a dock under some suspicious circumstances Barnaby Jones investigates the death for an insurance company and discovers…
09
Stand-In for Death
Barnaby investigates a jealous husband who he believes murdered a man for having an affair with his wife. But did he murder the wrong man?
10
The Black Art of Dying
A man dies under suspicious circumstances after being warned by a psychic and Barnaby Jones is hired to investigate. Barnaby doesn't buy the psychic mumbo-jumbo…
11
The Killing Defense
Barnaby Jones investigates the disappearance of a man he believes was involved in the theft of one million dollars in precious jewels. It isn't long…
12
Fatal Flight
The owner of a company calls Barnaby in to investigate after one of the members of the Board of Directors dies in a plane crash,…
13
Secret of the Dunes
Barnaby investigates the death of a motorcyclist found in the desert and discovers that it may be related to another case involving the disappearance of…
14
Venus as in Flytrap
Barnaby looks into the suicide of a woman who was married to a famous writer. Digging deeper into the case he discovers that the writers…
15
The Deadly Jinx
It appears that every man who shows a beautiful young woman any type of affection or attention meets with an unfortunate accident, and Barnaby believes…
16
The Platinum Connection
An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the theft of $500,000 worth of platinum from a jewelry company. During the robbery an employee is shot…
17
Programmed for Killing
A beautiful young woman hires Barnaby to look into the death of her father who was apparently killed by a computer programmed machine in his…
18
A Gold Record for Murder
The parents of an up-and-coming songwriter ask Barnaby for help in uncovering the truth after he dies of a heroin overdose.
19
Friends Till Death
Betty urges Barnaby to look into the death of an old girlfriend, and they soon discover that another old girlfriend of Betty's is directly involved…
20
Rendezvous with Terror
Barnaby is hired by a South American President to find his son who lives in LA. He finds him but learns he is also the…
21
Dark Legacy
A young widow hires Barnaby to investigate the "accidental" death of her husband of only four weeks. While investigating the case another young man who…
22
Woman in the Shadows
While investigating a deadly auto accident that killed two people including the chauffeur of a wealthy woman who herself was also seriously injured Barnaby suspects…
23
Image in a Cracked Mirror
Barnaby is hired by a woman to locate her fiancé; who disappeared along with some her valuables. The man who is a conman, has moved…
24
Foul Play
The owner of a basketball team is informed that his star player once threw a game. The person who told him that, wants him to…
SEASON 3
01
A Gathering of Thieves
Barnaby uncovers a trail of lies, deceit, and murder as he investigates the death of a real estate investor on the behalf of his grieving…
02
Dead Man's Run
While investigating the whereabouts of some missing embezzlement money, Barnaby uncovers fraud, blackmail, and a couple of murders committed by a man who's suppose to…
03
The Challenge
Barnaby is hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a very wealthy woman's husband. What he discovers is another investigator who supplements his income with…
04
Conspiracy of Terror
An imprisoned dying man makes a deal with a murderer to take the rap for the man's crimes, just as long as he will financially…
05
Odd Man Loses
Three otherwise ordinary guys who carpool together plan a $335,000 heist, but when things go horribly wrong and it turns into a case of murder,…
06
Forfeit by Death
A guy who works for a bail bonds woman who's a friend of Barnaby's, is coerced by a man who wants to be bailed out…
07
Blueprint for a Caper
A man who works for an insurance company is killed when a guy attacks him and throws him down an elevator. The police think it's…
08
Mystery Cycle
An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the death of the owner of a motor corporation who drove his motorcycle off a cliff during testing.…
09
Dark Homecoming
A singer who hit it big goes back to her hometown to perform. She runs into her ex who is now dating someone else, and…
10
Time to Kill
A jewel thief's carefully laid out plans to steal a diamond worth one million dollars are ruined when he is forced to kill a security…
11
Death on Deposit
Barnaby is hired to look into the mysterious death of a man who was planning to sell his ranch and move. It seems he was…
12
Web of Deceit
A struggle for a gun between three men leads to a deadly shooting. Two of the men involved make it look like the third committed…
13
The Last Contract
A contract killer after falling for a girl decides to quit. But his brother who idolizes him wishes he would go on. Barnaby is hired…
14
Trap Play
An arrogant football player decides to have a fling. But when he gets rough with the girl, she tries to leave. They get into a…
15
Murder Once Removed
The grieving sister of a wealthy business tycoon, and expert sailor, hires Barnaby to investigate his so-called accidental death aboard his boat at sea.
16
Counterfall
A man was given a phony subpoena to appear in court so that he could be framed for the assassination of a judge who had…
17
Dangerous Summer
A worried father hires Barnaby to locate his missing son. It isn't long before Barnaby suspects that the young man may have met with foul…
18
Image of Evil
19
Fantasy of Fear
20
Doomed Alibi
21
The Deadlier Species
22
Poisoned Pigeon
After getting caught up in their own game, a couple of con artists running a scheme to sell $250,000 in non-existent copper to manufacturer's have…
23
Jeopardy for Two
24
Bond of Fear
SEASON 4
01
The Deadly Conspiracy (II)
Cannon and Barnaby Jones investigate the death of a young woman who was about to expose the illegal activities of the large corporation she was…
02
Theater of Fear
03
The Orchid Killer
04
The Price of Terror
05
Honeymoon with Death
06
The Alpha-Bravo War
07
Flight to Danger
08
Double Vengeance
09
Fatal Witness
10
Beware the Dog
11
Blood Relations
12
A Taste for Murder
13
Final Burial
14
Portrait of Evil
15
Dead Heat
16
The Lonely Victims
17
Hostage
18
Silent Vendetta
Barnaby is hired to find a missing writer and gets caught between a man with a story to tell and mobsters who don't want his…
19
Shadow of Guilt
20
Deadly Reunion
21
Dangerous Gambit
22
Wipeout
23
The Eyes of Terror
24
The Stalking Horse
SEASON 5
01
Blood Vengeance
02
Deadline for Dying
03
Sins of Thy Father
04
The Fatal Dive
05
Final Ransom
06
Band of Evil
07
Voice in the Night
08
The Bounty Hunter
09
Renegade's Child
10
Fraternity of Thieves
11
Sister of Death
12
The Deadly Charade
13
Testament of Power
14
Copy-Cat Killing
15
A Simple Case of Terror
16
The Marathon Murders
17
Duet for Dying
18
Circle of Treachery
Barnaby and J.R. try to protect a man who is on the run from gangsters who want to kill him before he can testify against…
19
Anatomy of Fear
20
The Killer on Campus
21
The Deadly Valentine
22
Duet for Danger
23
The Inside Man
24
Run Away to Terror
SEASON 6
01
Death Beat
02
The Mercenaries
03
The Wife Beater
04
Yesterday's Terror
05
The Damocles Gun
06
Gang War
07
Daughter of Evil
08
The Captives
09
The Reincarnation
10
Shadow of Fear
11
The Devil's Handmaiden
12
Prisoner of Deceit
13
Deadly Becoming
14
Child of Danger
15
The Scapegoat
16
A Ransom in Diamonds
This episode was likely a "backdoor" pilot for a new series that shelved before production.
17
Prime Target
18
Final Judgment (1)
19
Final Judgment (2)
20
Uninvited Peril
21
Terror on a Quiet Afternoon
22
The Coronado Triangle
SEASON 7
01
Blind Jeopardy
02
A Dangerous Affair
Barnaby and J.R. investigates an insurance case that was reported as a suicide, but J.R. has a feeling that it could actually be a murder…
03
Deadly Sanctuary
While taking a couple of days vacation to help out a friend, Betty encounters a serial rapist who prays upon women who frequent a local…
04
Hitch-Hike to Terror
Young Shelley Barrett tries to get to Barnaby, whom she believes is her father. She gets arrested on the way. Barnaby has to clear her,…
05
Nest of Scorpions
J.R. investigates the disappearance of a real estate agent at a resort lodge run by two sisters and their aunt.. The murders pile up as…
06
Death of a Friendship
Barnaby and J.R. get involved in a kidnapping for ransom that goes bad and a former associate gets killed during the drop off -or so…
07
A Frame for Murder
Jedediah is set up on a phony rape charge and sets out to clear his name and find those responsible.
08
Stages of Fear
While Barnaby and J.R. are tied up working on another case, Betty takes a part in a stage production as a singer and dancer to…
09
Victim of Love
J.R. gets involved in a dangerous situation when an old friend tells him that her ex-husband is stalking her and their son and using his…
10
Memory of a Nightmare
Betty goes under hypnosis so she can remember the events that led up to a car accident that killed her friend and caused her to…
11
The Picture Pirates
In the course of investigating the death of a film editor, Barnaby and J.R. uncover a movie pirating operation that could potentially cost the studio…
12
Academy of Evil
Betty investigates an academy for girls where a series of accidents have injured instructors and students alike. What she finds is a vicious group of…
13
The Medium
J.R. investigates the disappearance of three women in a five week time period, and then gets involved with a psychic to help him when it…
14
Echo of a Distant Battle (1)
15
Echo of a Distant Battle (2)
16
The Enslaved
Betty goes undercover at a rehabilitation center for substance abuse addicts to investigate a suspicious death and discovers a sinister scheme where they administer dangerous…
17
Dance with Death
A beautiful disco dancer is harassed by numerous men from the disco where she dance's and her life is threatened. When her roommate is murdered…
18
The Protectors
A high tech security team asks Barnaby to help them with a case in which a wealthy business narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt. Together they…
19
Fatal Overture
Betty is asked to investigate the death of an inspiring young actress after she witnesses the deceased and another couple in a heated argument at…
20
Master of Deception
A woman that is helping to develop a revolutionary new type of television set disappears without a trace, and the company that she works for…
21
A Short Happy Life
Betty's cousin Foxey Dolan comes into town and sets her and Betty up for a night out on the town with a man she just…
22
Child of Love Child of Vengeance (1)
23
Child of Love Child of Vengeance (2)
J.R. infiltrates a religious cult to help Barnaby get to the bottom of why a lawyer for a family run corporation was murdered, and why…
24
Target for a Wedding
A young man tries to coerce the niece of gold prospector(and Barnaby's goddaughter)into marrying him after he learns that she is set to inherit the…
25
Temptation
SEASON 8
01
Man on Fire
Barnaby grudgingly begins to suspect that an arson investigator that he has trusted for years is involved in setting fires and then ruling them as…
02
Nightmare in Hawaii (1)
03
Nightmare in Hawaii (2)
04
A Desperate Pursuit
05
Design for Madness
06
Girl on the Road
07
Indoctrination in Evil
08
Homecoming for a Dead Man
09
False Witness
10
School of Terror
11
Cry for Vengeance
An ex-cop and friend of Barnaby looks to even the score when his son is killed by a gang leader. Barnaby gets involved and learns…
12
Run to Death
13
The Price of Anger
14
The Killing Point
15
Focus on Fear
16
Murder in the Key of C
17
Killer Without a Name
18
Death Is the Punchline
19
The Final Victim
20
The Silent Accuser
21
Deadline for Murder
22
The Killin' Cousin
SERIES INFO
8
Seasons
178
Episodes
46 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Edward Hume
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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".
Where can I watch Barnaby Jones?
Barnaby Jones is available on Rakuten TV, Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Barnaby Jones have?
Barnaby Jones has 8 seasons with 178 episodes total.
Who created Barnaby Jones?
Barnaby Jones was created by Edward Hume.
Who stars in Barnaby Jones?
The cast of Barnaby Jones includes Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera.
What is the rating of Barnaby Jones?
Barnaby Jones has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
Is Barnaby Jones still running?
Barnaby Jones has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
