TV series
Buddy Faro
1998, English, on CBS. Created by Mark Frost.
Buddy Faro was the best private detective in the business, until he disappeared in 1978 after a case went bad. Twenty years later, he's brought back to Los Angeles by private detective Bob Jones and they reopen Buddy Faro Investigations.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Get Me Cody Swift
Aired 4 December 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mark FrostCreator
- Allison SmithJulie Barber · 13 ep
- Frank WhaleyBob Jones · 13 ep
- Dennis FarinaBuddy Faro · 13 ep
- Charles RobinsonEl Jefe · 13 ep
- Valerie MahaffeyCast · 1 ep
- Granville Van DusenCast · 1 ep
- Lisa BoyleCast · 1 ep
- Mary Lou RettonCast · 1 ep
- Marcus AllenCast · 1 ep
- Leslie JordanCast · 1 ep
- Jim RomeCast · 1 ep
- Dylan HaggertySean Weatherby · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 1998
- Last aired
- 4 December 1998
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Buddy Faro: quick answers
Is Buddy Faro worth watching?
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How many seasons of Buddy Faro are there?
Buddy Faro has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Buddy Faro finished?
Yes. Buddy Faro was cancelled in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Buddy Faro on?
Buddy Faro isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Buddy Faro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Buddy Faro is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Buddy Faro?
If you liked Buddy Faro, try The Rockford Files, Barnaby Jones, Private Eyes.
Who created Buddy Faro?
Buddy Faro was created by Mark Frost and stars Allison Smith, Frank Whaley, Dennis Farina.