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Spenser: For Hire

DramaMystery1985 - 19883 Seasons
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Spenser: For Hire (1985 - 1988)

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7.3/10
3.1K Votes
Drama Mystery 1985 - 19883 Seasons

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.Spenser: For Hire featuring Robert Urich and Avery Brooks has one or more episodes free on Tubi, free on The Roku Channel, available for purchase on iTunes, and 1 other. It's a drama and mystery show with 66 episodes over 3 seasons. Spenser: For Hire is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (3,110 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch Spenser: For Hire streaming on The Roku Channel, and Tubi. It is also possible to buy Spenser: For Hire on Prime Video, and iTunes.

Why to Watch Spenser: For Hire

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Spenser: For Hire is based on the popular 'Spenser' novels by Robert Parker, offering a rich narrative that combines elements of crime, drama, mystery, and thriller genres. This makes it a compelling watch for fans of complex and suspenseful storytelling.

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The show is set in Boston and each episode presents a new murder mystery, keeping the audience engaged with fresh and intriguing plots. The protagonist, Spenser, is a private investigator, a character that adds depth and intrigue to the series.

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Despite being released in 1985, Spenser: For Hire has stood the test of time, maintaining a respectable IMDb audience rating of 7.3 out of 10. This suggests that the show has been well-received and continues to be appreciated by viewers.

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EPISODE GUIDE

Spenser: For Hire Season 3 Overview

Sep 27, 1987 - May 7, 1988

Season 3 of Spenser: For Hire has 21 episodes that are available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

Spenser: For Hire Season 3 Episodes

Season 03, Episode 21 Haunting
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S03 E21Haunting
May 7, 1988

Susan enlists Spenser's help in determining the past of a young amnesiac woman who had been sexually abused as a...

S03 E21 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

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Season 03, Episode 20 McAllister
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S03 E20 McAllister
Apr 30, 1988

When the daughter of a Navy captain is murdered, suspicion falls on the (black) lieutenant who had been having an...

S03 E20 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

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Season 03, Episode 19 Hawk's Eyes
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S03 E19 Hawk's Eyes
Mar 26, 1988

When an old lawyer friend dies in an traffic crash, Spenser looks into it. A cohort of the lawyer's calls...

S03 E19 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

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Spenser: For Hire Season 2 Overview

Oct 4, 1986 - May 9, 1987

Season 2 of Spenser: For Hire has 22 episodes that are available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

Spenser: For Hire Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 22 The Song of Orpheus
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S02 E22 The Song of Orpheus
May 9, 1987

Hawk is ambushed and dumped in the harbor. Rita is on a hot case with a mysterious hidden source and...

S02 E22 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel.

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Season 02, Episode 21 The Man Who Wasn't There
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Season 02, Episode 20 If You Knew Sammy
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S02 E20 If You Knew Sammy
Apr 4, 1987

A vigilante named Sammy writes a book and angers the Boston mob. Turns out the Feds, the mob and Hawk...

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Spenser: For Hire Season 1 Overview

Sep 20, 1985 - Apr 8, 1986

Season 1 of Spenser: For Hire has 23 episodes that are available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 3 Services.

Spenser: For Hire Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 23 Hell Hath No Fury
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S01 E23 Hell Hath No Fury
Apr 8, 1986

S01 E23 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on The Roku Channel.

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Season 01, Episode 22 Hell Hath No Fury
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S01 E22 Hell Hath No Fury
Apr 8, 1986

Partnering with an attractive TV news reporter, Spenser investigates the reason a newly constructed building collapsed killing a boy. He...

S01 E22 of Spenser: For Hire is available to stream on Tubi, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 2 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 21 Rage
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S01 E21 Rage
Apr 1, 1986

When Spenser is trying to locate a runaway. The girl meets a psychotic man but Spenser saves her but the...

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All Seasons of Spenser: For Hire

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65 episodes (98%) are available to watch free online (Tubi and The Roku Channel).

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22 episodes (33%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 2 services (iTunes and Prime Video).

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#13,950 Ranked TV Show

#243 Ranked in Mystery TV

#4503 Ranked in Drama TV

Spenser: For Hire has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.3 (3,110 votes). The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Spenser: For Hire Overview

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.

Age rating: N/A
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Number of episodes: 66 Episodes

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Related Genres: DramaMystery
Available to watch on: Free Services
Original Release Date: Sep 20, 1985
Show Status: Ended
Next episode release: N/A