Cannon
Overview
Cannon, a detective drama that aired on CBS from 1971 to 1976, features the formidable private investigator Frank Cannon, portrayed by William Conrad. Known for his sharp instincts and relentless pursuit of justice, Cannon solves cases that often intertwine with the darker sides of society. Notably, it was the first Quinn Martin production to break away from ABC, showcasing its unique storytelling approach. The series consists of 124 episodes, and a TV film titled The Return of Frank Cannon followed in 1980, reviving the beloved character for fans.
Episodes
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1
Salinas Jackpot
In a bizarre turn of events, two men disguised as rodeo clowns pull off a daring heist at a rodeo. After a fruitless six-week investigation by local l...
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Personnel
In the opening episode, we are introduced to Gareth Blackstock, a perfectionist chef with an intense focus on culinary excellence. His only companion ...
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2
Death Chain
Trouble seems to multiply for Cannon when the mistress of a bank manager is murdered. As he delves deeper into the case, he realizes that this shockin...
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2
Beyond the Pass
When Le Chateau Anglais falls into receivership, Gareth and Janice decide to buy the restaurant. To finance their purchase, they must sell their house...
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3
Call Unicorn
The trucking industry faces a sudden surge in expenses as valuable shipments are stolen, leading to the shocking slayings of private investigators. T...
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3
Subject to Contract
Chef's ambitions to acquire Le Chateau hit a snag as he struggles to sell his house. An emotional discussion about their home spirals into a disagreem...
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4
Country Blues
This story unfolds with a sharp sense of humor and an unexpected turn: did the country star's tragic plane crash really happen by chance? As the inves...
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4
The Big Cheese
Gareth is hard at work fine-tuning his salmon mousse in anticipation of a visit from renowned chef Albert Roux at Le Chateau Anglais. Meanwhile, he’...
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5
Fame is the Spur
Gareth sits down for interviews with reporters and decides to allow a documentary crew into the kitchen to promote the restaurant. However, when Evert...
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5
Scream of Silence
The son of a gubernatorial candidate is kidnapped.
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6
Rice and Peas
Gareth’s estranged father unexpectedly visits the restaurant, mocking the high-end French cuisine of Le Chateau and goading Gareth into hosting a 'J...
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6
Fool's Gold
In a quaint town, the locals band together to shelter a clever thief, lured by the enticing prospect of a share in his ill-gotten gains. As the antici...
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7
The Girl in the Electric Coffin
The latest thing is a runaway on the lam.
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8
Dead Pigeon
A perfect frame for a cop.
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9
A Lonely Place to Die
A murder is witnessed, but the body disappears.
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10
No Pockets in a Shroud
A long-lost heir returns to their ancestral home, only to realize that some things are beyond retrieval and that material wealth holds no value in the...
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11
Stone Cold Dead
A previously resolved investigation is reexamined, unveiling unexpected ramifications. When new evidence emerges, it compels detectives to dig deeper ...
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12
Death Is a Double Cross
A bridegroom's father-in-law suspects him.
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13
The Nowhere Man
Is it fair to hold the accountant of a weapons company accountable for its actions?
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14
Flight Plan
Cannon helps a supposed political refugee.
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15
Devil's Playground
After sustaining injuries during a payroll heist, a police officer turns to Cannon for assistance. The officer seeks to uncover the truth behind the r...
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16
Treasure of San Ignacio
Following a disastrous day at the racetrack, a skilled race car driver becomes consumed by a desire for retribution. Determined to reclaim his honor, ...
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17
Blood On the Vine
Mike Tampa, a vineyard proprietor in northern California, has narrowly escaped death three times due to attempted murders. Following the latest incide...
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18
To Kill a Guinea Pig
Prison doctor and experimental pressures.
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19
The Island Caper
An ex-con is blackmailed into crime.
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20
A Deadly Quiet Town
Larry Bolinger, a charming young man, manipulates the young residents of a serene town into joining his cult. Using his charisma, he lures them in wi...
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21
A Flight of Hawks
The mysterious death of a pilot, believed to be a suicide, ignites a conspiracy among a power-hungry group, intent on seizing control. As tensions ris...
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22
The Torch
In a gripping tale of suspicion and betrayal, a textile mogul finds himself under scrutiny when his wife is killed in a mysterious fire that engulfs h...
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23
Cain's Mark
The truth has a way of revealing itself; a covert dealer in weapons is brought to light.
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24
Murder By Moonlight
A young inmate finds himself under the thumb of a ruthless gang leader, compelled to carry out his dangerous orders. As he navigates the treacherous ...
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A River Runs Thru It
Le Chateau is in urgent need of fresh staff, and Gareth recalls the name of a chef whose food he once enjoyed. He makes the decision to pay him a visi...
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Bad Cats and Sudden Death
In a twist of fate, an assistant district attorney delving into a car theft operation finds himself wrongfully accused of murdering his own wife. As h...
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2
Time Flies
Janice arrives late and confides in Gareth that she might be expecting a baby. This news prompts them to explore the financial implications of private...
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2
Sky Above, Death Below
With a determined spirit, a man evading the draft finds himself en route to the Yukon when he unexpectedly witnesses a brutal murder. As he grapples w...
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3
Do the Right Thing
Following a heated exchange with a health inspector, Gareth teams up with Everton and Janice to purchase game birds from a poacher. After the transact...
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3
Bitter Legion
Cannon takes on an undercover assignment to locate a man who has vanished within a gang's territory. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld...
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4
A Diploma of Miseries
Janice sets up an appearance for Gareth on a well-known talk show, hosted by someone who admires his culinary skills. However, Gareth’s comments abo...
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4
That Was No Lady
My wife? A determined attorney finds herself facing death threats after she takes on the case of a group of delinquents accused of stealing from a cha...
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5
Masterchef
Everton creates a delicious partridge terrine that impresses Gareth enough for him to feature it on the menu. Meanwhile, the chef at Le Chateau is non...
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5
Stakeout
A young woman, injured during a robbery, perplexingly chooses not to reveal the identity of the assailant. As investigators delve deeper into the case...
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6
The Predators
Alien-smuggling.
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6
Private Lives
Gareth finds himself dedicated to a full day of untangling the personal issues of his employees.
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7
England Expects
Gareth receives an invitation to compete in a cooking contest in France. However, he faces the challenge of preparing his dishes using only English in...
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7
A Long Way Down
A doctor is accused of drug-dealing.
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8
The Rip-Off
The solution is straightforward: distribute fairly. Cargo deliveries are hijacked via hacking, and Cannon finds himself embroiled in a custody battle...
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9
Child of Fear
When a local farmer mysteriously vanishes, the community is thrown into disarray. In his absence, guards are deployed to oversee the fields, raising s...
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10
The Shadow Man
A corpse missing with valuable bonds.
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11
Hear No Evil
Dale and Laura Corey run a successful electronics shop and enjoy a blissful marriage. Dale specializes in covert audio surveillance for his clients, ...
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12
The Endangered Species
A murder suspect has a dubious counsel.
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13
Nobody Beats the House
Toby Hauser, a chronic gambler, finds himself in a precarious situation, owing Ben Logan $200,000 from his illegal gambling operations. With the dead...
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14
Hard Rock Roller Coaster
A cunning diamond smuggler finds himself incapacitated when he is slipped a powerful sedative. Under the influence, he inadvertently discloses the loc...
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15
The Dead Samaritan
When a man steps in to break up a violent altercation, he unexpectedly becomes the scapegoat. As he faces the repercussions of his good intentions, he...
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16
Death of a Stone Seahorse
When a drug dealer's ailing sister is caught in a web of crime, she bravely decides to take the blame for a murder she didn't commit. As the investig...
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17
Moving Target
The writer collaborating on an industrialist's controversial biography is found dead. As the investigation unfolds, secrets about the industrialist's...
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18
Murder for Murder
In the wake of a daughter's tragic demise, a parent seeks vengeance amidst a lavish party. As the night unfolds, hidden motives surface and secrets ar...
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19
To Ride a Tiger
A lawyer managing her diabetes becomes embroiled in a kidnapping case linked to the finances of a transitional housing facility. As she navigates the...
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20
The Prisoners
A young man finds himself manipulated into demanding $50,000 from his father, only to discover that his dad is financially ruined. As he grapples with...
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21
The Seventh Grave
As Cannon tracks down a serial killer, he faces numerous setbacks that hinder his progress. Complicating matters further is a lab technician within th...
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22
Catch Me If You Can
A relentless serial killer fixates on Cannon, determined to push him to his breaking point. As the tension escalates, Cannon finds himself in a deadl...
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23
Press Pass to the Slammer
A journalist finds herself in legal trouble, facing charges of contempt for her outspoken views. In a twist of fate, Cannon steps in to defend her, ea...
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24
Deadly Heritage
A frightened woman turns to Cannon for help in locating her husband's secret son. As he delves into the investigation, he uncovers dark family secrets...
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He Who Digs a Grave (1)
A novelist finds himself implicated in the murder of his wife and her romantic partner. Complicating matters, the victim has left behind an enigmatic...
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Gareth's True Love
La Chateau Anglais undergoes a significant transformation as Gareth hands over the reins to a boisterous character named Cyril. In the kitchen, Savann...
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He Who Digs a Grave (2)
Cannon starts to perceive a troubling scenario. “The homes he builds endure until the end of time.”
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2
Reeny/Renee
When Renee, Cyril's pampered daughter, shows up at the restaurant, Gareth has no choice but to allow her to assist in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Everton ...
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3
Memo From a Dead Man
Cannon's latest client is a dead man via a will.
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3
Lessons in Talking
After Janice left him and the prospect of divorce loomed, Gareth finds himself in a foul mood. His frustration spills over when Cyril announces a new ...
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4
Hounds of Hell
Veterans from the Vietnam War arrive in Cannon, haunted by their past experiences. As they grapple with their memories, tension rises as they confron...
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4
Love is in the Air
Gareth's father's visit isn't the boost Gareth hoped for in coping with his broken marriage. The situation becomes even more complicated with the pres...
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5
Rochelle
At a wedding reception taking place in the restaurant, Gareth unexpectedly reconnects with a childhood crush. This encounter adds to the turmoil of hi...
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5
Target in the Mirror
A once-loyal enforcer for a crime syndicate finds himself in possession of critical information that both law enforcement and the criminal underworld ...
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6
Paris? Jamaica?
Gareth finds himself at a pivotal moment, torn between accepting Rochelle's offer to spend the weekend in Paris or heading to Jamaica to mend things w...
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Murder by Proxy
A seemingly straightforward murder investigation unfolds when a female journalist becomes embroiled in a high-profile case. As she delves deeper into ...
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Night Flight to Murder
Cannon is hired by an insurance firm to look into a suspicious plane loaded with valuable securities. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncover...
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8
Come Watch Me Die
Cannon finds himself tasked with guarding a notorious crime lord against the very man he wrongfully imprisoned. As tensions rise, the stakes become i...
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9
The Perfect Alibi
A heist targeting the payroll reveals a primary suspect who is currently incarcerated. As detectives dig deeper into the case, they must unravel the ...
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10
Dead Lady's Tears
A young model's death leads to many suspects.
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11
The Limping Man
A cop feels guilty over a man he injured.
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12
Trial by Terror
As a notorious crime lord faces trial, he orchestrates the abduction of the judge’s daughter to manipulate the proceedings. Tensions escalate in the...
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13
Murder by the Numbers
When a blackmailer's life is cut short, his Swiss spouse travels to the United States seeking answers. Cannon delves deep into the tangled web of dece...
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14
Valley of the Damned
Airport drug smugglers frame a worker for murder.
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15
A Well Remembered Terror
An ex-stewardess is haunted by a hijacking.
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16
Arena of Fear
A boxer is blackmailed into throwing a fight.
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17
Photo Finish
A retired general enlists the help of ex-cop Cannon to delve into the mysterious murder of his sibling. As Cannon uncovers hidden truths and confront...
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18
Duel in the Desert
After a ransom exchange takes a disastrous turn, Cannon finds himself grappling with memory loss. Stranded in a desolate landscape, he must piece tog...
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19
Where's Jennifer?
A withdrawn woman seeks Cannon's help to investigate the suspected demise of her sister, who vanished in a boating mishap five years earlier. As Cann...
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20
Blood Money
A doctor is accused of helping a prisoner escape.
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21
Death of a Hunter
A seasoned big game hunter meets an untimely end when he is attacked by a lion that was believed to be sedated. As the shocking incident unfolds, ques...
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22
The Cure That Kills
A con man of God.
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23
Bobby Loved Me
The murder of a con man.
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24
Triangle of Terror
When the daughter of a prominent banker discovers her father's shocking suicide amidst the serene backdrop of the Caribbean, she struggles to comprehe...
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Kelly's Song
A once-prominent escort returns to the streets in pursuit of a high-profile target. As she navigates the challenges of her past life, Kelly must conf...
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The Hit Man
What begins as a mere job quickly morphs into something deeper for Cannon. In an unexpected twist, he finds himself wrongly identified as the hitman ...
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Voice From the Grave
Cannon reopens the case of an old shooting.
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4
Lady in Red
Cannon bodyguards a securities courier.
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5
The Deadly Trail
A general enlists Cannon's help to track down the daughter he gave up for adoption many years ago. However, their quest encounters resistance from th...
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6
The Exchange
A Cuban refugee seeks vengeance for his sibling's murder by law enforcement. Haunted by grief and anger, he embarks on a dangerous quest to hold thos...
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7
The Avenger
When a seemingly routine missing person investigation takes a tragic turn, the death of a police officer ignites a fierce quest for retribution. The o...
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8
A Killing in the Family
Cannon investigates a dubious car crash linked to an insurance firm. As he delves deeper, he uncovers layers of deceit that suggest the accident may ...
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9
Flashpoint
An individual undergoing psychiatric treatment becomes entangled with a dangerous group and finds themselves wrongfully implicated in a heinous crime ...
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10
The Man Who Couldn't Forget
A Dutch Nazi-hunter is on the trail of an SS man.
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11
The Sounds of Silence
Cannon is hesitant to accept a case involving a missing groom, but soon discovers there's more to the situation than meets the eye. As he delves deep...
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12
The Prisoner
An ex-POW is in danger from a cowardly officer.
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13
Daddy's Little Girl
A star football player is blissfully unaware that his father-in-law is deeply involved in organized crime. As he navigates his new life with his fian...
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14
The Conspirators
A girl's suspicious death brings Cannon to Texas.
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15
Coffin Corner
A torpedo pretends to be incapacitated to provide crucial testimony, but the mob quickly catches on to his ruse. As danger looms, he must navigate th...
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16
Perfect Fit for a Frame
Cannon gets set up for a murder charge.
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17
Killer On the Hill
A determined contractor stands his ground against corruption, refusing to pay off officials. In retaliation, he finds himself wrongfully implicated in...
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18
Missing at FL307
A released prisoner disappears en route.
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19
The Set Up
Cannon encounters an unfamiliar face who mistakenly believes he knows him, leading to a dangerous confrontation. As the situation escalates, Cannon f...
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20
The Investigator
When a journalist is found dead, a tangled web of police corruption begins to unravel. The investigation, led by a determined detective, reveals a ne...
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21
Lady On the Run
The wife of a wealthy industrialist has vanished without a trace, prompting a challenging and extensive search to uncover her whereabouts. As investig...
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22
Vengeance
A man, wrongfully imprisoned, seeks out Cannon's assistance to uncover the truth behind his conviction. Desperate to clear his name and find justice,...
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23
Tomorrow Ends at Noon
A group of Palestinian militants abducts the daughter of an Italian businessman in a desperate bid to secure the release of one of their imprisoned al...
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24
Search and Destroy
Cannon embarks on a mission to locate a young girl who has gone into hiding after witnessing a brutal murder. As he delves deeper into the investigati...
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Nightmare
History of a Daedalus.
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The Deadly Conspiracy (I)
Cannon and Barnaby Jones delve into the mysterious murder of a young woman poised to reveal the illicit dealings of the major corporation she was emp...
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3
The Wrong Medicine
Things go awry when a doctor finds himself facing allegations of mistakenly giving a patient the wrong medication. Determined to clear his name, he i...
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The Iceman
A man wrongfully sentenced for a crime he didn't commit finds himself entangled in a web of fresh murders as Cannon reluctantly investigates his case....
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The Victim
When the money runs dry, the truth often surfaces. Cannon investigates the mysterious vanishing of a beloved pop star, delving into the shadows of fam...
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The Man Who Died Twice
A puzzling case of mistaken identity unfolds when a corrupt police officer, thought to be dead for eight years, suddenly reappears. As the investigat...
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A Touch of Venom
Time is running out for Cannon, who has been poisoned and has only 72 hours to uncover the antidote. As the clock ticks down, he must navigate a web o...
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8
Man in the Middle
Under fire from all sides, a former soldier faces a daunting task. When an old friend passes away, he is called upon to fulfill one final wish: travel...
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Fall Guy
When an oil company vice president finds himself in hot water, he seeks the expertise of Cannon to clear his name. Facing serious allegations, he beli...
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10
The Melted Man
A wealthy heiress from the desert is struck with fear upon encountering a chilling snowman, its head impaled by a menacing axe.
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11
The Wedding March
A respected judge finds himself in a precarious situation when his wife becomes entangled in a scandal. As secrets unfold, their marriage is tested, a...
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12
The Hero
A well-known public figure, the offspring of a high-ranking general, is believed to have taken the life of a notorious gang leader.
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13
To Still the Voice
Silent shadows keep their secrets. As a prominent figure within the black community is brutally killed, he nears the revelation of a deep-seated inju...
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14
The Star (1)
A film star's son is missing, or is he?
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The Star (2)
A series of photographs uncover a troubling connection between government policies and rising crime rates.
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16
The Games Children Play
A young child witnesses the theft of an Arabian prince, but when they share their shocking story, no one takes them seriously. As skepticism surround...
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17
The Reformer
A prominent publisher finds himself entangled in a murder investigation, with numerous motives pointing in his direction. As the evidence mounts and s...
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18
House of Cards
When a notorious embezzler vanishes without a trace, the investigation reveals a tangled web of secrets and deception. As the search unfolds, the team...
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19
Revenge
Cannon is haunted by flashbacks of his time in Korea, struggling to escape the shadows of his past. As he navigates the present, the weight of his ex...
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20
Cry Wolf
A bad speculation leads to an apparent abduction.
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21
Quasar Kill
A suspicious death in a space lab.
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22
Snap Shot
The challenge of sending an aging mobster back to his homeland is rife with danger. As tensions rise, unexpected complications arise, forcing the tea...
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23
Point After Death
In a chilling tale of retribution, a professional football player's girlfriend is brutally killed. The shocking crime sends ripples through the sport...
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24
Blood Lines
When a wealthy young man is found dead in Acapulco, authorities deem it an accidental death. However, his family remains unconvinced and enlists Cann...
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Mad Man
A military scientist spirals into madness, prompting his desperate wife to seek help from Cannon. She begs him to step in and address the escalating s...
