Jake and the Fatman

Season 5

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Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles.

The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series.

Where to Watch Season 5

22 Episodes

Where or When (1)
E1
Where or When (1)Jake helps out a boozy PI who swears he wasn't drunk when a murder victim fell into his arms, even though the body disappears.
Where or When (2)
E2
Where or When (2)Jake goes undercover as a middle man between Rose and a rebel army wanting to buy Rose's hi-tech rifles, while Delaney finds proof that Rose isn't who he claims to be.
Street of Dreams
E3
Street of DreamsA young graffiti painter witnesses a murder and takes the victim's wallet. Jake finds him, but he refuses to talk, figuring that if he could solve the case himself he'd get a reward.
I'll Never Be the Same
E4
I'll Never Be the SameJake accidentally shoots a young boy in the dead of night while pursuing a suspect he had seen firing into a house. As they begin to investigate, the pieces of the puzzle don't quite fit together, and Jake ends up caught in the crossfire.
I Could Write a Book
E5
I Could Write a BookA writer is just about to publish an incriminating book about his ex-wife, when he is found dead in his bathtub.
Two Different Worlds
E6
Two Different WorldsSomeone plants a bomb in Jake's car and his girlfriend is injured. Jake then gets a note from the person saying he's not done yet. But upon examination of the note, Jake thinks that the person is a woman, so he tries to run down every woman he arrested.
Every Time We Say Goodbye
E7
Every Time We Say GoodbyeWhen a model and known drug user shows up dead, everyone assumes her death was on overdose. But when it turns out Neely Capshaw was an old friend of the woman, McCabe sends her undercover to investigate.
Come Along with Me
E8
Come Along with MeNeely and Jake investigates a case where dead bodies are found with their livers surgically removed.
Last Dance
E9
Last DanceWhile in the midst of a murder trial, a man comes forward claiming to be the actual murderer. McCabe is incredulous about his claim but decides to look into it. And despite more evidence turning up against him, McCabe is doubtful that he did it.
Come Closer to Me
E10
Come Closer to MeSome pickpockets snatch the wallet of a hit man which contained who his next target is. When one of them wants to tell the police, the leader nixes it. When the guy is killed, McCabe sends Jake to join their team to find out what they know.
Since I Fell for You
E11
Since I Fell for YouDerek is shocked when he finds out that a woman he loved didn't die in a plane crash 6 years ago.
Just You, Just Me
E12
Just You, Just MeJake helps out a shop owner who refuses to obey a local gang's order to close 3 hours early.
Stormy Weather (1)
E13
Stormy Weather (1)A porn producer is killed in a way quite similar to a murder 5 years ago for witch McCabe got a young boxer convicted. Jake investigates, and gets involved with a reporter who seems to know things before the police do.
Stormy Weather (2)
E14
Stormy Weather (2)Jake continues investigating the murders of Strobach and Blore, and evidence starts to point at Warren's old corner man Doug McKeown. But whom is he working for?
You'll Never Know
E15
You'll Never KnowA doctor is murdered, and is discovered to have been making child pornography. The prime suspect is Elliot Edwards, a city council member with a spotless record.
There'll Be Some Changes Made
E16
There'll Be Some Changes MadeA singer is planing to make a comeback after a year in drug rehab, when a stalker tries to kill her.
Pennies from Heaven
E17
Pennies from HeavenSomeone is giving out money to poor people or those who have done good deeds, using the name ""the good fairy"". But it turns out the faire's money is from a bank robbery.
I Can't Believe I'm Losing You
E18
I Can't Believe I'm Losing YouJake's girlfriend Sherry is badly hurt by a car bomb, after Jake received a letter threatening to kill her for revenge against him. Devastated, he looks trough previous cases to see who the bomber could be.
All Through the Night
E19
All Through the NightA psychiatrist who Neely helped put away 5 years ago stars harassing her after getting out of prison.
Ain't Misbehavin'
E20
Ain't Misbehavin'Ethel Mae Haven is a feisty bail bonds woman, who personally tracks down anyone who skips on her. A guy whom she bailed out who was charged with murder and is being prosecuted by McCabe, goes on the run. She finds him and he claims to be innocent. For some reason she believes him and sets out to prove it.
Nightmare
E21
NightmareAfter another woman is murdered in gruesome fashion, Jake and McCabe are put under heavy pressure by the city to close the case quickly. Partnered with the Golden Boy of the LA police department, the two must track down the killer.
Beautiful Dreamer (a.k.a. Mickey Daytona)
E22
Beautiful Dreamer (a.k.a. Mickey Daytona)Notorious New York cop Mickey Daytona pursues the legal counsel Thomas Chetwin suspecting him of rape. Jake, who is a friend of Mickey and his old father, reluctantly teams up with Mickey. Chetwin is trapped and commits suicide.