Lock-Up
Season 1
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Lock-Up is an American legal drama series that premiered in syndication in September 1959 and concluded in June 1961. The half-hour episodes had little time for character development or subplots and presented a compact story without embellishment.
Where to Watch Season 1
39 Episodes
- The Harry Connors Story
E2The Harry Connors StoryHarry Connors goes on trial for the fatal beating of a wealthy businessman, and despite the fact that four eyewitnesses say they saw him do it, he is found innocent and set free. Although the public is outraged at this seeming miscarriage of justice, Herb Maris begins to have strong doubts about the man's guilt and begins to investigate the case himself. - The FailureE4
The FailureLt. Weston isn't convinced that Ed Reed, being convicted of killing a woman he's been seen with, is actually guilty. The despondent Reed tells Maris that he's innocent of murder, but admits he tried to burn down his own house--not to destroy evidence, but because he needs the insurance money. - End of the WorldE5
End of the WorldConvicted murderer Stan Bronson escapes from prison after 10 years and goes to see Maris, saying his then-wife and another witness lied on the stand. Bronson claims the real killer is the man who married his wife right after he went to jail. Once Herb tracks down the woman, someone takes a shot at her. - Shadow of a GiantE6
Shadow of a GiantThe son of an ex-convict is arrested for the extremely elaborate robbery of the place he works that netted $112,000. The father, just out of prison, tells Maris that he had nothing to do with the theft, but that the perpetrator used a scheme he'd concocted some 20 years earlier. - The Angry MenE8
The Angry MenA wealthy businessman, unhappy with a contract he's signed, tries to void the contract through devious and unscrupulous means. His actions place an innocent man in trouble with the law for assault and battery. The problem for Maris is that it's his client breaking the law. - Writ of Terror
E9Writ of TerrorA criminal storms into Maris' office and demands at gunpoint that he get a writ of habeas corpus to have his brother released from police custody. He holds Maris, his assistant Hal and Hal's wife hostage. Maris hopes Lt. Weston realizes something is amiss and comes to their rescue. - Music to Murder ByE10
Music to Murder ByJazz musician Dave Parnell is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, a popular guitarist. Dave believes he did it since he was found passed out by her body with a bloody knife in his hand, but he doesn't actually remember. He was loopy with sleeping pills prescribed for his insomnia. Maris looks into who would benefit from the girlfriend being dead. - With Malice for One
E11With Malice for OneA shipment of steel tubing fails on the job and the precision machinist who worked on the project is fired. He's also charged with murdering his supervisor afterward in a fit of anger. Believing Kazner's incapable of such shoddy workmanship, Maris begins asking questions. He uncovers an "inside job" with several managers buying cheap-grade steel, billing the company as if it were top notch, and pocketing the difference. - Death in the StreetsE13
Death in the StreetsA college student is unable to repay loan sharks and gives them the keys to his father's automobile. The loan sharks then hit someone on the highway then run. The father is implicated in the crime. Maris tries to help the father who used to be one of his teachers and discovers the case is about more than a ""hit and run."" - The DropE14
The DropTom Nelson is eloping with his girl, Alice, when they have an accident in the car he rented. Police find drugs on the vehicle and Tom is charged. Despite a youth record, Maris believes the young man has cleaned up his act and is innocent. The counselor focuses on the car rental company and the shady characters who own and operate it. - The Manly Art of MurderE15
The Manly Art of MurderJimmy Stockton is a prizefighter who's wife promised to leave him if he lost in the ring again. When his wife is killed the police arrest him for murder. Maris is a reluctant defense attorney but surprises are in store. The coroner also has interesting information vital to the case. - His Father's FootstepsE17
His Father's FootstepsBusinessman Martin Reeves knows his teenage son Paul is somehow involved in an attempted robbery and shooting. With a big merger pending, Martin is more concerned with his own reputation. He makes up a phony alibi for Paul and begins bribing witnesses to tell his version of what happened. - Never Bet the OddsE19
Never Bet the OddsBusinessman Martin Reeves knows his teenage son Paul is somehow involved in an attempted robbery and shooting. With a big merger pending, Martin is more concerned with his reputation. He makes up a phony alibi for Paul and begins bribing witnesses to tell his version of what happened. - Morality and the ShieldE20
Morality and the ShieldA neighborhood gang steal the gun of former gang member and now Policeman Crothy and commit a crime and a murder. Crothy, the owner of the gun, is arrested for the killing. Both Lt. Weston and Maris believe in Crothy's innocence and begin the investigation. - Murder Plays it CoolE23
Murder Plays it CoolThe jazz musician charged with murdering his band's manager was supposedly having an affair with the manager's wife. The shooting may have been over love, but Maris thinks someone else was the killer. The murder weapon leads him and Lt. Weston to the guilty party. - Poker ClubE25
Poker ClubA theatrical producer is murdered in his apartment and robbed of $2000. An elderly Shakespearean actor who was coming to ask for a part and a loan is arrested at the scene. Maris, a fan of the old actor, believes he's innocent. The producer had practically disowned his daughter, actress Aggie Thorne, when she married a broke ex-tennis star. Herb doesn't trust the guy either after catching him in a couple of lies. - The TriggerE26
The TriggerThe apparent suicide of Maris' friend David Farrell, a successful company controller, seems completely out of character. Farrell was about to audit the company's books in preparation for a lucrative merger. Lt. Weston finds that company owner, Gavin Bledsoe, has a history of being around when money goes missing and people fall down elevator shafts. - Murder is a Gamble
E27Murder is a GambleMark Clayton is charged with murdering his shrewish wife after one of their frequent arguments. On the surface, Eleanor Clayton appeared to be a "plain Jane" type. Maris discovers she was secretly a high-stakes gambler who'd run up a debt of $9,000 at a local gaming house and was feeling pressure to pay. - Death and Taxes
E28Death and TaxesTexas oil millionaire Curly Simmons asks Maris to clear his partner, Tex. At a party they threw, Tex had become jealous when another man was getting too close to his gal. The woman is found dead, but Tex claims he's not the killer. Maris questions the other party-goers for information. - The LocketE29
The LocketFinding a long-missing locket of hers in an antique store prompts Paula Anderson to ask Maris to re-investigate the death of her husband. A year earlier Fran Gibson, the nurse he'd hired to look after his blind, paralyzed sister, had been convicted and put on death row. Fran had been having an affair with Mr. Anderson and still says she's innocent. - First Prize for MurderE31
First Prize for MurderA beauty queen is charged with killing Elston Carter, the bullying millionaire father of her boyfriend who refused to let them marry. She claims the murderer was a fat man she'd never seen who barged in, hit the man on the head, and left. Maris believes the woman's story, but Lt. Weston thinks it's and open and shut case. - Society MatronE33
Society MatronCraig Mitchell is charged with the murder of his younger mistress. His wife tells Maris he's innocent even though her husband's gun fired the deadly bullets. The counselor's investigation leads him to a low-level criminal named Spook Chambers who has a key to the Mitchells' house - Last Chance
E34Last ChanceA convict on his deathbed claims he can clear fellow prisoner Jimmy Broderick of murder. Maris arrives too late to learn the information that would clear his client of the conviction. With Lt. Weston, Herb re-investigates the case, convinced that the woman who positively identified Jimmy was mistaken. - Mind Over Murder
E35Mind Over MurderUniversity researcher Nina Whitehead drops dead after being injected with the new "wonder tranquilizer" she's been working on. The syringe was filled with curare and research student Brian Clark is charged with her murder. Maris discovers Whitehead was not well-liked, giving many who worked with her a motive. - Sentenced to Die
E37Sentenced to DieMaris investigates the case of Joey Nelson who's sentenced to death for killing his former employer. Joey admits to arguing with the boss after slugging his insulting cousin. Herb talks with the key witness of the trial, the dead man's wife, and finds she's hardly grieving for the man she calls a fat slob. - The Blood Red RubyE39
The Blood Red RubyJohn Van Der Berg is charged with robbing his own jewelry company and killing the night watchman in the process. Maris is hesitant to become involved because of of his dislike of John's rude mooch of a brother, Tony. Soon, the guilty party soon seems obvious to Maris and Lt. Weston; it's just matter of setting the person up for a confession.
