Spenser: For Hire

Spenser: For Hire (1985-1988)

EndedScripted showDrama, Mystery

Legendary Beantown gumshoe-with-a-difference, Spenser, is cut from a very different cloth than the usual round of TV detectives, a renaissance man who isn't afraid to mix up a gourmet salad or just mix it up. Full-time bookworm and former boxer, the stylish Spenser drives a vintage Mustang that calls out his own sense of time and place - a yearning for a simpler time of ethics and standards, and displays an appreciation of the best of the past in the present. Keeping Spenser in touch with his complex inner life is his psychologist soulmate, Susan Silverman, while the street-savvy Hawk guides Spenser safely through Bostons labyrinthine underworld.

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E21HauntingMay 7, 1988
S03E20McAllisterApr 30, 1988
S03E19Hawk's EyesMar 26, 1988
S03E18WatercolorsMar 19, 1988
S03E17Company ManMar 12, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did "Spenser: For Hire" premiere on television?

"Spenser: For Hire" first premiered on September 20, 1985.

Who created "Spenser: For Hire"?

"Spenser: For Hire" was created by John Wilder.

Who played the title character in "Spenser: For Hire"?

Robert Urich played the title character, Spenser.

Who played Spenser's friend and mentor, Henry Cimoli?

Avery Brooks played Spenser's friend and mentor, Henry Cimoli.

What was Spenser's background before becoming a private investigator?

Spenser was a former boxer and a Boston police officer before becoming a private investigator.

Who was Spenser's love interest in the show?

Susan Silverman, a guidance counselor, was Spenser's love interest.

Where was "Spenser: For Hire" set?

The show was set in Boston, Massachusetts.

What type of cases did Spenser typically work on in the show?

Spenser typically worked on cases involving missing persons or murders in the show.

What was Spenser's relationship with the Boston Police Department?

Spenser had a rocky relationship with the Boston Police Department due to his past as a police officer.

What was Spenser's sidekick's name?

Spenser's sidekick's name was Hawk.

Who played Hawk in the show?

Avery Brooks also played Hawk in the show.

What type of character was Hawk?

Hawk was a tough, street-smart individual who often acted as Spenser's muscle.

Was "Spenser: For Hire" based on a book series?

Yes, "Spenser: For Hire" was based on a book series by Robert B. Parker.

How many episodes of "Spenser: For Hire" were there?

There were a total of 65 episodes of "Spenser: For Hire" produced.

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