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Wiseguy

76 episodes · 4 seasons · 1987–1990 · CBS

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Filed by Tessa Quinn · Spoiler-Free (Mostly)

Cannell's secret weapon: multi-episode arcs that drop Vinnie Terranova into a new criminal world and let him rot there. Ken Wahl's undercover ache, Jonathan Banks barking from the OCB, and guest villains who get actual novels. Serialization on network CBS before prestige was a brand — then Wahl left and the air went out.

TV Flash files Wiseguy (1987–1990) on CBS as the episode guide: 76 listed hours across 4 seasons, 1987-09-16–1996-05-12 from “Pilot (1)” (S01E01) to “Wiseguy” (S04E10).

Season

Season 1

22 episodes

  1. S01E01 Pilot (1)

    Pilot (1) — Season 1, Episode 1 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-09-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S01E02 Pilot (2)

    Pilot (2) — Season 1, Episode 2 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-09-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S01E03 New Blood

    New Blood — Season 1, Episode 3 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-09-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S01E04 The Loose Cannon

    The Loose Cannon — Season 1, Episode 4 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-10-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S01E05 The Birthday Surprise

    The Birthday Surprise — Season 1, Episode 5 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S01E06 One on One

    One on One — Season 1, Episode 6 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-10-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S01E07 Prodigal Son

    Prodigal Son — Season 1, Episode 7 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-10-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S01E08 A Deal's a Deal

    A Deal's a Deal — Season 1, Episode 8 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-10-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S01E09 The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

    The Marriage of Heaven and Hell — Season 1, Episode 9 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-11-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S01E10 No One Gets Out of Here Alive

    No One Gets Out of Here Alive — Season 1, Episode 10 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-11-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S01E11 Last Rites for Lucci

    Last Rites for Lucci — Season 1, Episode 11 of Wiseguy. Aired 1987-11-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S01E12 Independent Operator

    Independent Operator — Season 1, Episode 12 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-01-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S01E13 Fascination for the Flame

    Fascination for the Flame — Season 1, Episode 13 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S01E14 Smokey Mountain Requiem

    Smokey Mountain Requiem — Season 1, Episode 14 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-01-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S01E15 Player to be Named Now

    Player to be Named Now — Season 1, Episode 15 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-01-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S01E16 The Merchant of Death

    The Merchant of Death — Season 1, Episode 16 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-02-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S01E17 Not For Nothing

    Not For Nothing — Season 1, Episode 17 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-02-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S01E18 Squeeze

    Squeeze — Season 1, Episode 18 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-02-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S01E19 Blood Dance

    Blood Dance — Season 1, Episode 19 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-02-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S01E20 Phantom Pain

    Phantom Pain — Season 1, Episode 20 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S01E21 Dirty Little Wars

    Dirty Little Wars — Season 1, Episode 21 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-03-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S01E22 Date With an Angel

    Date With an Angel — Season 1, Episode 22 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-03-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 2

22 episodes

  1. S02E01 Going Home

    Going Home — Season 2, Episode 1 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-10-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S02E02 School of Hard Knox

    School of Hard Knox — Season 2, Episode 2 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-11-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S02E03 Revenge of the Mud People

    Revenge of the Mud People — Season 2, Episode 3 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-11-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S02E04 Last of the True Believers

    Last of the True Believers — Season 2, Episode 4 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-11-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S02E05 Aria for Don Aiuppo

    Aria for Don Aiuppo — Season 2, Episode 5 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-12-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S02E06 7th Avenue Freeze Out

    7th Avenue Freeze Out — Season 2, Episode 6 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-12-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S02E07 Next of Kin

    Next of Kin — Season 2, Episode 7 of Wiseguy. Aired 1988-12-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S02E08 All or Nothing

    All or Nothing — Season 2, Episode 8 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S02E09 Where's the Money

    Where's the Money — Season 2, Episode 9 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-01-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S02E10 Postcard From Morocco

    Postcard From Morocco — Season 2, Episode 10 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-01-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S02E11 Stairway to Heaven

    Stairway to Heaven — Season 2, Episode 11 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-02-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S02E12 White Noise

    White Noise — Season 2, Episode 12 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-02-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S02E13 Dead Dog Lives

    Dead Dog Lives — Season 2, Episode 13 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-03-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S02E14 And it Comes Out Here

    And it Comes Out Here — Season 2, Episode 14 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-03-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S02E15 The Rip-Off Stick

    The Rip-Off Stick — Season 2, Episode 15 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-03-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S02E16 High Dollar Bop

    High Dollar Bop — Season 2, Episode 16 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-04-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S02E17 Hip Hop on the Gravy Train

    Hip Hop on the Gravy Train — Season 2, Episode 17 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-04-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S02E18 The One that Got Away

    The One that Got Away — Season 2, Episode 18 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-05-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S02E19 Living and Dying in 4/4 Time

    Living and Dying in 4/4 Time — Season 2, Episode 19 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-05-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S02E20 Call it Casaba

    Call it Casaba — Season 2, Episode 20 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-05-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S02E21 The Four-Letter Word (1)

    The Four-Letter Word (1) — Season 2, Episode 21 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-05-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S02E22 Le Lacrime de Amore (2)

    Le Lacrime de Amore (2) — Season 2, Episode 22 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-05-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 3

22 episodes

  1. S03E01 A Rightful Place

    A Rightful Place — Season 3, Episode 1 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-09-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S03E02 Battle of the Barge

    Battle of the Barge — Season 3, Episode 2 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-09-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S03E03 Sins of the Father

    Sins of the Father — Season 3, Episode 3 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-10-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S03E04 Heir to the Throne

    Heir to the Throne — Season 3, Episode 4 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-10-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S03E05 Sleepwalk

    Sleepwalk — Season 3, Episode 5 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-10-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S03E06 How Will They Remember Me?

    How Will They Remember Me? — Season 3, Episode 6 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-11-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S03E07 People Do it All the Time

    People Do it All the Time — Season 3, Episode 7 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-11-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S03E08 Reunion

    Reunion — Season 3, Episode 8 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-11-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S03E09 Day One

    Day One — Season 3, Episode 9 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-11-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S03E10 Day Four

    Day Four — Season 3, Episode 10 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-12-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  11. S03E11 Day Seven

    Day Seven — Season 3, Episode 11 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-12-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  12. S03E12 Day Nine

    Day Nine — Season 3, Episode 12 of Wiseguy. Aired 1989-12-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  13. S03E13 Meet Mike McPike

    Meet Mike McPike — Season 3, Episode 13 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-01-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  14. S03E14 To Die in Bettendorf

    To Die in Bettendorf — Season 3, Episode 14 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-01-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  15. S03E15 Romp

    Romp — Season 3, Episode 15 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-02-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  16. S03E16 A One Horse Town

    A One Horse Town — Season 3, Episode 16 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-02-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  17. S03E17 His Master's Voice

    His Master's Voice — Season 3, Episode 17 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-03-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  18. S03E18 Hello Buckwheat

    Hello Buckwheat — Season 3, Episode 18 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-03-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  19. S03E19 Let Them Eat Cake

    Let Them Eat Cake — Season 3, Episode 19 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-03-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  20. S03E20 Meltdown

    Meltdown — Season 3, Episode 20 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-03-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  21. S03E21 Sanctuary

    Sanctuary — Season 3, Episode 21 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-04-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  22. S03E22 Brrump-Bump

    Brrump-Bump — Season 3, Episode 22 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-04-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Season

Season 4

10 episodes

  1. S04E01 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (1)

    Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (1) — Season 4, Episode 1 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  2. S04E02 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2)

    Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (2) — Season 4, Episode 2 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  3. S04E03 Black Gold

    Black Gold — Season 4, Episode 3 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  4. S04E04 The Gift

    The Gift — Season 4, Episode 4 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-11-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  5. S04E05 La Mina

    La Mina — Season 4, Episode 5 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  6. S04E06 Witness Protection for the Archangel Lucifer

    Witness Protection for the Archangel Lucifer — Season 4, Episode 6 of Wiseguy. Aired 1990-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  7. S04E07 Point of No Return

    Point of No Return — Season 4, Episode 7 of Wiseguy. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  8. S04E08 Dead Right

    Dead Right — Season 4, Episode 8 of Wiseguy. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  9. S04E09 Changing Houses

    Changing Houses — Season 4, Episode 9 of Wiseguy. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

  10. S04E10 Wiseguy

    Wiseguy — Season 4, Episode 10 of Wiseguy. Aired 1996-05-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.