TV series
Checkmate
1960–1962, English, on CBS. Created by Eric Ambler.
Checkmate is an American detective television series starring Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, and Doug McClure. The show aired on CBS Television from 1960 to 1962 for a total of 70 episodes and was produced by Jack Benny's production company, "JaMco Productions" in co-operation with Revue Studios. Guest stars included Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, and Lee Marvin, among many other commensurately prominent performers.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 69
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1962
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Latest episode
S2 E34: Side by Side
Aired 20 June 1962
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Eric AmblerCreator
- Anthony GeorgeDon Corey · 69 ep
- Sebastian CabotCast · 69 ep
- Doug McClureJed Sills · 69 ep
- Charles SeelGeorgie Prince · 2 ep
- Ed NelsonGil Stoneham · 2 ep
- Barney PhillipsLieutenant Brand · 2 ep
- Bethel LeslieCynthia Jordan · 2 ep
- Dorothy GreenMildred Cowl · 2 ep
- Julie AdamsJanet Evans · 2 ep
- Milton SelzerFreddy · 2 ep
- Elizabeth AllenCast · 1 ep
- Ricardo MontalbanCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 1960
- Last aired
- 20 June 1962
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Checkmate: quick answers
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How many seasons of Checkmate are there?
Checkmate has 2 seasons and 69 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Checkmate finished?
Yes. Checkmate ended in 1962, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Checkmate on?
Checkmate isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Checkmate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Checkmate is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Checkmate?
If you liked Checkmate, try Barnaby Jones, The Rockford Files, Ironside.
Who created Checkmate?
Checkmate was created by Eric Ambler and stars Anthony George, Sebastian Cabot, Doug McClure.