Peter Gunn
Overview
Peter Gunn takes viewers into the world of a suave private investigator navigating a gritty, film noir landscape. With the iconic jazz compositions of Henry Mancini setting the mood, Gunn, affectionately called Pete by pals and just Gunn by foes, approaches his cases with unparalleled composure and style. Each episode showcases his sharp wit and resourceful methods, blending thrilling narratives with a chic aesthetic that captivates audiences. The series artfully combines suspense and sophistication, making it a standout in the realm of detective dramas.
Episodes
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1
The Kill
After gangsters confront Mother about paying protection fees, she turns to Peter Gunn for help. When she stands firm against their demands and decline...
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2
Streetcar Jones
Title: Streetcar Jones Plot: When a renowned jazz artist is murdered, suspicion falls on a fellow musician. Detective Pete is summoned to investigate...
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3
The Vicious Dog
A journalist working on a story about a crime lord finds himself under attack by a vicious dog. In response, Pete is brought in to look into the situa...
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4
The Blind Pianist
Title: The Sightless Virtuoso Plot: A visually impaired pianist inadvertently observes a murder and, desperate to keep his secret safe, enlists Pete'...
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5
The Frog
Pete receives a call from an associate of a gangster, only for that man to be killed shortly after. This event pulls Pete into a quest to uncover dama...
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6
The Chinese Hangman
Pete is approached by a leader of a religious cult who seeks his help in locating a missing girl along with the funds she had access to.
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7
Lynn's Blues
After the tragic murder of her boyfriend, singer Lynn Martel has sunk into despair. The crime was orchestrated by Nat Kreuger, her dangerously obsesse...
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8
Rough Buck
Title: Fatal Knockout Plot: The shocking murder of a renowned boxer sends shockwaves through the community. The victim's brother enlists the help of ...
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9
Image of Sally
Title: The Spotlight on Sally Plot: Sally Hall, a talented singer at a bustling nightclub, finds herself ensnared in a dangerous rivalry between tw...
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10
The Man with the Scar
Roy Davidson, the son of the District Attorney, finds himself wrongfully accused of a crime he didn’t commit. As Gunn delves into the case, he uncov...
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11
Death House Testament
Title: Last Testament of a Death Row Inmate Plot: Just moments before his scheduled execution, a death row inmate enlists the help of private investi...
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12
The Torch
Title: The Torch Plot: A man falls victim to a horrific fire, losing his life in the blaze. Devastated, his widow turns to Peter Gunn for help in u...
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13
The Jockey
Billy Arnet's girlfriend tragically plummets through a skylight, resulting in her death. Peter Gunn is brought on board to investigate, seeking to unc...
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14
Sisters Of The Friendless
A young man finds himself charged with murder, and the only individuals who can vouch for his innocence are two nuns who are confined to their convent...
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15
The Leaper
An elderly circus artist is fatally shot by a man wielding a powerful rifle while perched on the edge of an apartment building. Following this tragic ...
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16
The Fuse
On the union boss's birthday, the festivities take a chaotic turn when an unexpected explosion occurs. The crime boss, who finds himself at the center...
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17
Let's Kill Timothy
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18
The Missing Night Watchman
Title: The Vanished Night Guard Plot: When a corpse washes ashore, Peter is enlisted by the owner of an antique store to track down a hidden trove of...
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19
Murder On The Midway
Peter Gunn is approached by a character called the Baron who seeks his help in safeguarding Rowena, the roommate of a slain carnival performer. Rowena...
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20
Pecos Pete
In Texas, chaos erupts when a cowboy is brutally attacked, prompting his brother, a wealthy cattle rancher, to enlist Pete's help in tracking down the...
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21
Scuba
An insurance company turns to Pete for help with a string of unresolved robberies. The case kicks off when a partner from a diving business is discove...
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22
Edie Finds a Corpse
While Edie is in the midst of renovating her apartment, she stumbles upon a hidden body concealed within the walls.
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23
The Dirty Word
Following the tragic murder of her husband, Louise Sinclair turns to alcohol to cope with her grief. In this difficult time, her husband’s lawyer st...
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24
The Ugly Frame
Title: The Flawed Evidence Plot: Lieutenant Jacoby is determined to pin a murder charge on Quoit, but his efforts are thwarted by a series of mislead...
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25
The Lederer Story
Title: The Lederer Mystery Plot: During a nighttime outing on his yacht, Mr. Lederer unexpectedly tumbles into the water. Shortly thereafter, his wif...
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26
Keep Smiling
Peter Gunn goes undercover as a competitive bowler to look into a case involving blackmail and murder.
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27
Breakout
A fugitive gangster is hiding out in a shabby apartment, concealing his identity with bandages. He enlists Gunn's help to track down his brother, only...
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28
Pay Now, Kill Later
Title: Pay Now, Kill Later Plot: After spending 14 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction, Spain grapples with his past and makes a shocking dec...
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29
Skin Deep
Wealthy Helena Mears enlists Peter Gunn's help to find her missing younger sister, Katie. As Pete delves into the case, he uncovers that Helena, feeli...
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30
February Girl
Model June Holton sees a photographer get murdered, but there's a catch—she wasn't wearing her glasses and is unable to recognize him.
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31
Love Me to Death
Title: Love Me to Death Plot: Three affluent sisters lead solitary lives until one of them discovers a new romance. However, doubts arise—does he g...
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32
The Family Affair
Title: A Matter of Family Plot: B.E. Raleigh's sole family member, his nephew Martin, is behind bars for embezzling from his uncle's business. With B...
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33
Lady Wind, Bells Fan
Darling Lillian, the fan dancer at The Green Dragon, receives a unique fan that unlocks secrets from the past.
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34
Bullet for a Badge
Lt. Jacoby becomes the target of an assassination attempt after he answers a cryptic phone call that leads to an ambush involving a gunshot.
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35
Kill from Nowhere
Louise Reardon, a wealthy woman confined to a wheelchair, becomes the target of an assassination attempt, prompting her to enlist Gunn's help. He is t...
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36
Vendetta
Edie is shot in a bid to target Gunn. Meanwhile, Jacoby, still recovering in the hospital, provides Pete with a lead on the person behind the revenge ...
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37
The Coffin
Gunn is brought on board to transport a coffin to Mexico City, but there’s a twist: the coffin is empty, filled instead with cash that was taken dur...
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38
The Portrait
Title: The Portrait Plot: When a married woman learns that a painting of her has vanished following her lover's tragic death, she becomes anxious. De...
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1
Protection
Two goons are offering "protection" services, threatening anyone who refuses to pay with destruction and ruin. When Mother finds herself in a tough si...
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2
Crisscross
Title: Crisscross Plot: Bank Manager Poole strategically sets off smoke bombs within the bank, creating chaos and confusion. Amid the ensuing panic, ...
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3
Edge of the Knife
A heartbroken father is anxious about his daughter, Ellen Majeski, who served four years as an accomplice in a robbery. After her release, she has gon...
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4
The Comic
Believing that his wife is plotting to end his life, comedian Danny Holland seeks the assistance of private investigator Peter Gunn.
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5
Death Is a Red Rose
Title: Death Is a Red Rose Plot: John Alastair finds himself in a dire situation, having engaged Burnett to take his life. However, he soon has a cha...
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6
The Young Assassins
Charlie Mays sits on Death Row, deeply troubled as he watches his seventeen-year-old son follow in his footsteps. Recognizing the dangerous path his s...
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7
The Feathered Doll
Detective Jay Madigan is discovered stabbed at the docks close to the carnival. In his investigation, Pete uncovers that the Shooting Gallery at the c...
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8
Kidnap
Lt. Jacoby is abducted, prompting Pete to launch a search for him. As he investigates, he encounters a series of potential suspects, each leading him ...
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9
The Rifle
Janos Kolanski, an inventor, seeks assistance from Pete, revealing that a group is pursuing him to steal his designs for a lethal rifle.
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10
The Game
A theft has occurred, and an insurance agent named Nickerman is determined to get the stolen jewels back by offering the thieves a reward. He enlists ...
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11
The Price Is Murder
Two fugitives set their sights on Peter Gunn, deciding the most effective way to get to him is by targeting his girlfriend first.
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12
The Briefcase
Matthew Dunaway is murdered while on a train, and his briefcase goes missing. Lavinia enlists Gunn’s help to track down a man she insists is her hus...
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13
Terror on the Campus
Title: Frights at the University Plot: Dean Norse enlists Pete's help to uncover the unsettling happenings on campus. Female students are gripped by...
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14
The Wolfe Case
Nancy Fowler is killed, prompting Pete to investigate the motive behind her murder. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a scheme orchestrated by a resentfu...
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15
Hot Money
Title: Hot Money Plot: The lifeless body of Willie Coronado is discovered stuffed inside a laundromat dryer. Willie was part of a high-stakes bank he...
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16
Spell of Murder
Arnold Simpsons finds himself in danger after hiring Gunn to uncover the identity of his blackmailer. He shares with Pete a troubling experience from ...
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17
The Grudge
Title: The Ultimatum Plot: A former patient of a psychiatric facility confronts the Mayor with a chilling demand: take your own life, or a bomb will ...
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18
Fill the Cup
Getty enlists Gunn's help to overcome his drinking problem, as his estranged daughter, whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years, is set to visit him the f...
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19
See No Evil
Cliffy, the blind newspaper seller, is filled with fear after learning that Al Brenners, a convict who recently escaped from prison, is on the loose. ...
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20
Sentenced
Gunn receives a death sentence for the killing of a clerk, but he manages to break free from prison.
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21
The Hunt
In this episode, the majority features a tense chase scene that unfolds silently. Pete learns that he's been targeted for assassination, yet he declin...
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22
Hollywood Calling
While filming a new movie, actor Frankie Burns is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Detective Gunn delves into the investigation and uncovers...
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23
Sing a Song of Murder
Title: Melody of Deceit Plot: Arnie Kelton, a former convict turned musician, seeks Gunn's help to probe into the mysterious death of his wife. As Gu...
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24
The Long, Long Ride
Title: The Extended Journey Plot: A former crime lord, Joe Webber, returns home after a long prison sentence, only to discover that someone is plotti...
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25
The Deadly Proposition
Title: The Fatal Accusation Plot: Arthur Cole, a disgruntled employee, confronts his boss with a shocking allegation: he believes the man is responsi...
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26
The Murder Clause
Pete gets a call from Bud Bailey’s wife, who fears for her life. She believes that Bud is plotting to murder her to cash in on her life insurance po...
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27
The Dummy
After a performance, ventriloquist Marvelous Marvon is discovered dead. Marcel Benoit enlists Gunn to uncover the identity of the murderer. Surprising...
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28
Slight Touch of Homicide
A diminutive man armed with makeshift explosives has been taking out several gangsters at once. In response, the mob bosses have enlisted Gunn to trac...
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29
Wings of an Angel
Title: Angel's Flight Plot: Charlie Barnes finds himself in custody for a bank heist but is granted a temporary release to attend his daughter's wedd...
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30
Death Watch
While grading papers at school, teacher Paul Conlon is startled by a scream. Rushing to find the source, he discovers the lifeless body of a girl. Fea...
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31
Witness in the Window
Pete is brought on by Anthony Scott to track down Marion Venner, who is extorting him following their breakup. As Pete investigates, he uncovers clues...
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32
The Best Laid Plans
An assassination scheme targeting the Governor is uncovered, prompting Pete to investigate the mastermind behind it in a bid to prevent the planned at...
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33
Send a Thief
A secretary claims to have crucial documents that could implicate her boss, and she grows terrified when her life is threatened—at least that's what...
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34
The Semi-Private Eye
Title: The Half-Baked Detective Plot: Eric dons a stylish trench coat and hires an attractive assistant, setting the stage for his new venture as a p...
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35
Letter of the Law
Julie Kent, a nightclub singer, is found dead, and the son of the district attorney becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Complicating matters, Jul...
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36
The Crossbow
Mr. Copeland enlists Gunn's help to track down the thief who took his antique crossbow, which is now being used to commit murders.
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37
The Heiress
Walter C. Gerard finds himself trapped in his own home, where his daughter has brought in paroled convict Frank Loomis. Now residing in the mansion, L...
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38
Baby Shoes
A baby is left on the doorstep of Pete's apartment, accompanied by a note requesting that he look after the child. Shortly after, Pete witnesses a wom...
