Episode guide
Jake and the Fatman: Season 3
26 episodes · first aired Sep 20, 1989
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- 1 I Only Have Eyes for You Sep 20, 1989 · 1h A newly released convict starts terrorizing the woman who witnessed against him. She goes to McCabe for help, who was prosecutor who put him in jail.
- 2 The Lady in Red Sep 27, 1989 · 1h Ed Delaney, an ex-cop and an old friend of McCabe, is killed when he comes close to solving ""The Lady in Red"" Murder - a 20-year-old unsolved murder case that got him fired from the…
- 3 Easy to Love Oct 4, 1989 · 1h Jake and Stg. Danoho (a LAPD cop) are transporting a prisoner to Los Angeles, when the prisoner escapes and Danoho is killed. Danoho's partner, Sgt. Walker, goes to Hawaii to assist in the…
- 4 The Way You Look Tonight Oct 11, 1989 · 1h A young lady is acquitted for killing her mother, and wants to hire Jake privately to find the killer. Jake turns it down because he's on his way to a vacation, but then McCabe refuses to…
- 5 Dancing in the Dark Oct 25, 1989 · 1h A cat burglar robs a hotel while McCabe is hosting a district attorney convention there. The immediate suspect is Harry McGuinn, a recently released cat burglar. He insists that he is…
- 6 It All Depends on You Nov 1, 1989 · 1h Derek gets his first case - a drunk driver who assaulted a police officer. But the driver is a powerful man, and suddenly Derek's main witness lies and the judge dismisses the case.
- 7 Out of Nowhere Nov 8, 1989 · 1h Jake and the FBI go after Victor Potemkin, a suspected drug smuggler. But when they raid his house they find no drugs, but Jake finds someone he knows - a woman who disappeared overnight…
- 8 Sweet Leilani Nov 15, 1989 · 1h An unknown girl washes up on a beach murdered, and a friend of McCabe, the newspaper columnist Leilani Simons, takes an unusual interest in the case.
- 9 My Shining Hour Nov 29, 1989 · 1h Jake helps out the actor, Tom Cody, who played his childhood idol - the Skyhawk. Tom has been reduced to an alcoholized, broke veteran plane pilot, and no one believes him when he…
- 10 Long Ago and Far Away Dec 6, 1989 · 1h Judge Smithwood starts receiving death threats after sentencing a young man to 20 years for rape. And a mysterious man in an army captain uniform steals a high precision sniper rifle from…
- 11 What Child is This? Dec 13, 1989 · 1h It's Christmas, and pregnant young lady is on the run from two mobsters. Gertrude makes a surprise visit to McCabe, and helps with the Christmas celebration.
- 12 In the Still of the Night Jan 3, 1990 · 1h Derek gets Jake to look into things, when the sister of a good friend is arrested for possession of drugs. She says they were planted by her mother-in-law, who is angry with her son for…
- 13 You Turned the Tables on Me Jan 10, 1990 · 1h After several failed raids on mafia boss Everett Ashford, it appears the PA's office has a leak. Evidence starts to point to Leigh Perry, a rising star in the PA's office and the head of…
- 14 One More for the Road Jan 17, 1990 · 1h Derek collides with a pedestrian on his way home from a beach party. When the man dies, Derek is charged with manslaughter.
- 15 Who's Sorry Now? Jan 31, 1990 · 1h Nick Voss, a wanted criminal whose brother is about to be executed, kidnaps McCabe. Voss demands that his brother is released, or McCabe will share the same fate.
- 16 I'll Dance at Your Wedding Feb 7, 1990 · 1h Jake travels to Los Angeles to attend his sister's wedding. The groom has a shady past, but he swears it's all behind him. But then, why is he working for a local gangster?
- 17 My Buddy Feb 14, 1990 · 1h Jake catches a young girl picking his pocket. He tries to help her home, but she is very uncooperative. Meanwhile McCabe has problems with a murdered money counterfeiter.
- 18 By Myself Feb 28, 1990 · 1h A rapist is loose, attacking single women in their homes. Meanwhile McCabe takes Max to the ""Happy Dogs"" class.
- 19 I Ain't Got No Body Mar 7, 1990 · 1h A woman disappears when looking into her mother's death at a health resort. Jake and LA cop Karen Stetson go undercover at the resort, posing as a married couple.
- 20 Put Your Dreams Away Mar 14, 1990 · 1h Jake is undercover on a plane transporting drugs, when his real identity is discovered. The pilot fatally wounds him, and jump out with the only parachute. From the control tower McCabe…
- 21 If I Didn't Care Mar 28, 1990 · 1h Jake gets a visit from an old classmate with a heavy obligation - he must kill Jake Styles.
- 22 You're Driving Me Crazy Apr 4, 1990 · 1h McCabe prosecutes a man for murdering his wife, when the man's story about them being assaulted by gang members doesn't check out.
- 23 You Took Advantage of Me Apr 25, 1990 · 1h Dr. Carmichael is charged with murdering his wife, but is given an alibi by her secretary. McCabe smells a rat and sends Jake undercover - getting a job as Carmichael's chauffeur.
- 24 My Heart Belongs to Daddy May 2, 1990 · 1h Jake and Derek negotiates with a slightly paranoid man who has evidence against a crocked oil company, while McCabe gets a visit from a young woman claiming to be his daughter.
- 25 Danny Boy May 9, 1990 · 1h When a gang marks him for death, Daniel joins a group about to escape from the prison. To insure his cooperation the escapees frame him for murder.
- 26 Chinatown, My Chinatown May 16, 1990 · 1h Jake investigates the murder of a journalist working in Chinatown. He gets help from Chinatown cop Tommy Min Tang, the son of the local godfather.