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Wiseguy

Season 1

22 listed hours · 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 Season 1 of Wiseguy (1987–1990) on CBS as the first listed season of 4 — 22 listed hours, 1987-09-16–1988-03-28 from “Pilot (1)” (S01E01) to “Date With an Angel” (S01E22). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S01E01 Pilot (1)

    Pilot (1) unboxes Cannell's secret weapon: Wahl dropped into a criminal world to rot there, Banks barking from the OCB.

  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.

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