About this season
An aging mystery novelist teams up with a young reporter who witnessed a murder, using their combined skills to solve the case. They form a lasting partnership, working together as amateur sleuths to tackle new crimes.
Episodes (13)
1. Pilot
Aired 26 October 1990 • 120 min
Obit columnist Page witnesses a murder, but can find no body nor convince the police that a crime occured. She seeks out Beckett to help solve the crime—and get herself a front-page story.
2. No Ifs, Ands or Butlers
Aired 2 November 1990 • 60 min
3. Dad and Buried
Aired 9 November 1990 • 60 min
Nikki persaudes Max to play butler for her wealthy friend Patty's family after the current butler is accused of murder.
4. Obits and Pieces
Aired 16 November 1990 • 60 min
Young con-artist and Beckett fan Chris Shaw persuades Max to search for his long-long ex-boxer father, who had mob links.
5. If Looks Could Kill
Aired 23 November 1990 • 60 min
Nikki becomes the prime suspect when her obnovious new boss Dane Chalmers is murdered immediately after they dine together.
6. Dead Air
Aired 30 November 1990 • 60 min
7. A Passing Inspection
Aired 7 December 1990 • 60 min
8. Carrie Christmas and a Nappie New Year
Aired 21 December 1990 • 60 min
9. Naked Brunch
Aired 6 June 1991 • 60 min
10. An Actor Prepares
Aired 20 June 1991 • 60 min