TV series
Spenser: For Hire
1985–1988, English, on ABC. Created by Robert B. Parker & John Wilder.
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Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Where to watch Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S3 E21: Haunting
Aired 7 May 1988
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Robert B. ParkerCreator
- John WilderCreator
- Robert UrichSpenser · 65 ep
- Avery BrooksHawk · 65 ep
- Ron McLartyFrank Belson · 65 ep
- Richard JaeckelMartin Quirk · 44 ep
- Barbara StockSusan Silverman · 43 ep
- Carolyn McCormickRita Fiore · 22 ep
- David O'BrienCast · 3 ep
- William H. MacyCast · 2 ep
- Neill BarryCast · 2 ep
- Trey WilsonCast · 2 ep
- Chuck ConnorsKing Powers · 2 ep
- Louis ZorichCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 1985
- Last aired
- 7 May 1988
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Spenser: For Hire: quick answers
Is Spenser: For Hire worth watching?
Spenser: For Hire doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Spenser: For Hire are there?
Spenser: For Hire has 3 seasons and 65 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is Spenser: For Hire finished?
Yes. Spenser: For Hire ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Spenser: For Hire on?
Spenser: For Hire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
Spenser: For Hire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Spenser: For Hire yet.
What shows are like Spenser: For Hire?
If you liked Spenser: For Hire, try Banacek, 77 Sunset Strip, Barnaby Jones.
Who created Spenser: For Hire?
Spenser: For Hire was created by Robert B. Parker and John Wilder and stars Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Ron McLarty.