TV series
J.J. Starbuck
1987–1988, English, on NBC. Created by Stephen J. Cannell & Lawrence Hertzog.
Billionaire Texan J.J. Starbuck travels the country getting involved in criminal investigations. He uses his wealth and unconventional methods to help solve cases.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 18
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E18: Everyone's a Critic
Aired 28 June 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Stephen J. CannellCreator
- Lawrence HertzogCreator
- Dale RobertsonJ.J. Starbuck · 18 ep
- Shawn WeatherlyJill Starbuck · 18 ep
- Jimmy DeanCharlie Bullets · 18 ep
- Ben VereenTenspeed Turner · 18 ep
- Joseph HackerCast · 1 ep
- Alan RachinsPasban Bapu · 1 ep
- Michael Des BarresCast · 1 ep
- Kent McCordCast · 1 ep
- David HuddlestonCast · 1 ep
- Kim Johnston UlrichCast · 1 ep
- Eric ChristmasCast · 1 ep
- John SchuckCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 September 1987
- Last aired
- 28 June 1988
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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J.J. Starbuck: quick answers
Is J.J. Starbuck worth watching?
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How many seasons of J.J. Starbuck are there?
J.J. Starbuck has 1 season and 18 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is J.J. Starbuck finished?
Yes. J.J. Starbuck ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
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J.J. Starbuck parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
J.J. Starbuck is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like J.J. Starbuck?
If you liked J.J. Starbuck, try A Touch of Frost, Highway to Heaven, Tales of the Unexpected.
Who created J.J. Starbuck?
J.J. Starbuck was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Lawrence Hertzog and stars Dale Robertson, Shawn Weatherly, Jimmy Dean.