TV series
Jake and the Fatman
1987–1992, English, on CBS. Created by Dean Hargrove & David Angell & Joel Steiger.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 106
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S5 E22: Beautiful Dreamer (a.k.a. Mickey Daytona)
Aired 6 May 1992
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Dean HargroveCreator
- David AngellCreator
- Joel SteigerCreator
- William ConradJason McCabe · 106 ep
- Joe PennyJake Styles · 106 ep
- Alan CampbellDerek Mitchell · 106 ep
- Olga RussellLisbeth Berkeley-Smythe · 46 ep
- George O'Hanlon, Jr.Sgt. Rafferty · 13 ep
- Lu LeonardGertrude Reilly · 10 ep
- Jack HoganJudge Smithwood · 6 ep
- Melody AndersonNeely Capshaw · 6 ep
- Nelson MashitaForensics Man · 5 ep
- Tony ToddJordan Lee · 4 ep
- Casey SanderCast · 4 ep
- Signy ColemanCast · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 September 1987
- Last aired
- 6 May 1992
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Jake and the Fatman: quick answers
Is Jake and the Fatman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Jake and the Fatman are there?
Jake and the Fatman has 5 seasons and 106 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Jake and the Fatman finished?
Yes. Jake and the Fatman ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Jake and the Fatman on?
Jake and the Fatman isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Jake and the Fatman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jake and the Fatman is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Jake and the Fatman?
If you liked Jake and the Fatman, try Riptide, Mannix, Silk Stalkings.
Who created Jake and the Fatman?
Jake and the Fatman was created by Dean Hargrove and David Angell and Joel Steiger and stars William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell.