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      Jake and the Fatman

      1987 - 1988 5 Seasons Crime Drama List
      Reviews Former cop J.L. McCabe -- aka "The Fatman" -- has built a remarkable record of convictions in his new career as a district attorney, thanks mainly to his gruff, tact-impaired manner and his willingness to bend the rules when it suits his purposes. Unfortunately, those same qualities also have earned him a substantial number of enemies. Jake Styles, his handsome young special investigator, frequently goes under cover to help the Fatman get the evidence he needs. McCabe's office staff also includes enthusiastic rookie Derek Mitchell, an assistant district attorney, and Gertrude, a wisecracking secretary. Read More Read Less

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      Season 1 1987 Details Season 2 1989 Details Season 3 1989 Details Season 4 1990 Details Season 5 1991 Details

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      Synopsis Former cop J.L. McCabe -- aka "The Fatman" -- has built a remarkable record of convictions in his new career as a district attorney, thanks mainly to his gruff, tact-impaired manner and his willingness to bend the rules when it suits his purposes. Unfortunately, those same qualities also have earned him a substantial number of enemies. Jake Styles, his handsome young special investigator, frequently goes under cover to help the Fatman get the evidence he needs. McCabe's office staff also includes enthusiastic rookie Derek Mitchell, an assistant district attorney, and Gertrude, a wisecracking secretary.
      Executive Producer
      Dean Hargrove, Fred Silverman
      Network
      CBS
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 26, 1987