About this season
Private investigator Frank Faraday, falsely accused of murdering his partner, escapes from a South American prison after 28 years' confinement. Returning to a Los Angeles greatly changed during his absence, Frank discovers that he has an adult son named Steve, also a private investigator. Steve is the son of Frank's girlfriend, Lou Carson, who had taken over Frank's agency. Father and son now work together to solve mysteries, while Frank tries to adjust to contemporary life.
Episodes (4)
1. Say Hello to a Dead Man
Aired 26 September 1973 • 74 min
Frank Faraday was imprisoned 28 years ago in the Caribbean, falsely accused of murdering his partner. He escapes and returns to his estranged son, who operates a private detective agency. Together, they seek out the man who really shot his partner and framed Frank.
2. A Wheelbarrow Full of Trouble
Aired 24 October 1973 • 75 min
Frank is suspicious when a well-known car dealer is eager to purchase a beat-up older model at the asking price. Frank and Steve discover a gang wants the worthless vehicle and try to find out why, putting themselves in danger.
3. Fire and Ice
Aired 12 December 1973 • 74 min
The Faradays are on the hook when their security system fails to prevent the theft of industrial diamonds.
4. A Matter of Magic
Aired 9 January 1974 • 75 min
A company's sophisticated security system is breached which threatens the job of the head guard, Frank's old friend. Steve joins his father in trying to figure out how the criminals are operating.