Peter Gunn

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Peter Gunn

1958TMDB 6.6CrimeDrama

Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends an...

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About Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and featuring Henry Mancini music that could tell you the action with your eyes closed, Peter Gunn worked in style. Known as Pete to his friends and simply as Gunn to his enemies, he did his job in a calm cool way.

Quick Facts

Streaming Snapshot

Release Year

1958

TMDB Rating

6.6

Available Sources

20

Watch Path

/tv/peter-gunn-10305

Seasons & Episodes

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3 seasons available

Season 1

38 episodes | 1958-09-22

Season 1 The KillE1

The Kill

Episode 1
Runtime TBA1958-09-22TMDB 8.0

When Mother is approached by gangsters to pay protection money, she asks Peter Gunn to intervene. When she refuses to pay, a bomb is set off in her night club.

Season 1 Streetcar JonesE2

Streetcar Jones

Episode 2
Runtime TBA1958-09-29TMDB N/A

A jazz musician is killed and another musician is accused. Pete is called in to the case. This episode features the jazz music of Henry Mancini.

Season 1 The Vicious DogE3

The Vicious Dog

Episode 3
Runtime TBA1958-10-06TMDB N/A

A newspaper reporter writing an expose of a crime boss is attacked by a dog. Pete is called in to investigate.

Season 1 The Blind PianistE4

The Blind Pianist

Episode 4
Runtime TBA1958-10-13TMDB N/A

A "blind" pianist witnesses a murder and, to protect his secret, hires Pete to find the killer.

Season 1 The FrogE5

The Frog

Episode 5
30 min1958-10-20TMDB N/A

Pete is called by a gangster's leg man who is then murdered. Pete becomes involved in a search for incriminating evidence.

Season 1 The Chinese HangmanE6

The Chinese Hangman

Episode 6
Runtime TBA1958-10-27TMDB N/A

Pete is asked by a religious cult leader to find a missing girl and the money she had access to.

Season 1 Lynn's BluesE7

Lynn's Blues

Episode 7
Runtime TBA1958-11-03TMDB N/A

Singer Lynn Martel has lost all hope after her boyfriend has been killed. The killing was arranged by Nat Kreuger, Martel's obsessed boss. When Peter Gunn tries to help her, his life also becomes endangered.

Season 1 Rough BuckE8

Rough Buck

Episode 8
Runtime TBA1958-11-10TMDB N/A

A famous boxer is murdered. Pete is hired by the dead fighter's brother to find the killer. Peter Gunn's investigation leads him to a shady fight manager and a nightclub stripper.

Season 1 Image of SallyE9

Image of Sally

Episode 9
Runtime TBA1958-11-17TMDB N/A

Nightclub singer Sally Hall is caught between two crime bosses who intend to have her at all costs.

Season 1 The Man with the ScarE10

The Man with the Scar

Episode 10
Runtime TBA1958-11-24TMDB N/A

Roy Davidson the D.A.'s son is being framed for a crime he did not commit, Gunn investigates and is surprised by what he undercovers.

Season 1 Death House TestamentE11

Death House Testament

Episode 11
Runtime TBA1958-12-01TMDB N/A

Ten minutes before his execution a convicted murder hires Peter Gunn to find the $700,000 he stole, hand it over to the bond company, collect the 10% reward and give it to his daughter.

Season 1 The TorchE12

The Torch

Episode 12
Runtime TBA1958-12-08TMDB N/A

A man is burnt to death. His widow hires Peter Gunn to find out who killed him.

Season 1 The JockeyE13

The Jockey

Episode 13
Runtime TBA1958-12-15TMDB N/A

Billy Arnet's girlfriend falls through a skylight, to her death. Peter Gunn is hired prove it was not an accident but murder.

Season 1 Sisters Of The FriendlessE14

Sisters Of The Friendless

Episode 14
Runtime TBA1958-12-22TMDB N/A

A young man is accused of murder, and the only witnesses for the defense are two nuns who are unable to leave their convent.

Season 1 The LeaperE15

The Leaper

Episode 15
Runtime TBA1958-12-29TMDB N/A

An elderly circus performer is shot by a man using a high-powered rifle while standing on the ledge of an apartment building. The man's wife asks Peter Gunn to investigate the death of her husband.

Season 1 The FuseE16

The Fuse

Episode 16
Runtime TBA1959-01-05TMDB N/A

A union boss's birthday starts off with a bang, and the crime boss who is the chief suspect wants Pete to clear his name before the situation gets even more explosive.

Season 1 Let's Kill TimothyE17

Let's Kill Timothy

Episode 17
Runtime TBA1959-01-19TMDB 6.0

A couple of safe-crackers realize too late that the lookout on their jewel store burglary is no longer looking out, he's absconded with the most valuable jewels. The double-crosser bursts into Mother's nightclub to beg Peter Gunn to protect a mysterious 4th conspirator, Timothy, who turns out to be a trained seal. Why would anyone want to kill Timothy?

Season 1 The Missing Night WatchmanE18

The Missing Night Watchman

Episode 18
Runtime TBA1959-01-26TMDB N/A

A body gets dumped off the pier, and Peter is hired by the proprietor of an antiquities shop to locate a stash of diamonds owned by an eccentric collector. Be prepared for some great dialogue.

Season 1 Murder On The MidwayE19

Murder On The Midway

Episode 19
Runtime TBA1959-02-02TMDB N/A

Peter Gunn is hired by a man known as the Baron to protect Rowena, the roommate of a murdered carnival dancer. Rowena is the Baron's girlfriend, and when she becomes infatuated with Gunn, the Baron threatens the private investgator.

Season 1 Pecos PeteE20

Pecos Pete

Episode 20
Runtime TBA1959-02-09TMDB N/A

There's trouble in Texas when a cowboy gets clobbered, and his brother, a cattle baron, hires Pete to find his killer. The welcome is none too warm, even when Pete goes native and dons the local attire. Mancini's score takes on a western swang. Marks the introduction of the new series logo design.

Season 1 ScubaE21

Scuba

Episode 21
Runtime TBA1959-02-16TMDB N/A

A series of unsolved robberies have an insurance company looking to Pete to find the culprits. The investigation begins where a partner in a diving company was found murdered, and Pete hooks up with a Don Ho fan who is into water sports.

Season 1 Edie Finds a CorpseE22

Edie Finds a Corpse

Episode 22
Runtime TBA1959-02-23TMDB N/A

Edie is having her apartment renovated and during the renovations she uncovers a body.

Season 1 The Dirty WordE23

The Dirty Word

Episode 23
Runtime TBA1959-03-02TMDB N/A

After her husband is murdered, Louise Sinclair hits the bottle and her husbands lawyer consoles her.

Season 1 The Ugly FrameE24

The Ugly Frame

Episode 24
Runtime TBA1959-03-09TMDB N/A

Lt. Jacoby tries to nail Quoit on a murder charge but is foiled by misinformation.

Season 1 The Lederer StoryE25

The Lederer Story

Episode 25
Runtime TBA1959-03-16TMDB N/A

Mr. Lederer falls overboard on his yacht at night, and soon after his wife is poisoned, Gunn investigates.

Season 1 Keep SmilingE26

Keep Smiling

Episode 26
Runtime TBA1959-03-23TMDB N/A

Peter Gunn poses as a professional bowler to investigate a case of blackmail and murder.

Season 1 BreakoutE27

Breakout

Episode 27
Runtime TBA1959-03-30TMDB N/A

An escaped gangster lives in a rundown apartment undetected, wearing bandages. He hires Gunn to locate his brother and finds out that the man was involved in a payroll robbery.

Season 1 Pay Now, Kill LaterE28

Pay Now, Kill Later

Episode 28
Runtime TBA1959-04-06TMDB N/A

After serving 14 years for a crime he did not commit, Spain decides to commit the crime he was sentenced and already served time for.

Season 1 Skin DeepE29

Skin Deep

Episode 29
Runtime TBA1959-04-13TMDB N/A

Wealthy Helena Mears hires Peter Gunn to investigate the disappearance of her young sister Katie. Pete learns that Helena, lonely and jealous of Katie's popularity, has met an amorous but unscrupulous Latin who has been secretly seeing Katie.

Season 1 February GirlE30

February Girl

Episode 30
Runtime TBA1959-04-20TMDB N/A

Model June Holton witnesses the murder of a photographer, only problem is she wasn't wearing her glasses and can't identify him.

Season 1 Love Me to DeathE31

Love Me to Death

Episode 31
Runtime TBA1959-04-27TMDB N/A

Three lonely rich sisters and one of them finds a boyfriend, but is he really interested in her or her money. Five dead wives tell a different story.

Season 1 The Family AffairE32

The Family Affair

Episode 32
Runtime TBA1959-05-04TMDB 7.0

B.E. Raleigh's only relative, a nephew named Martin, was imprisoned for stealing from his uncle's company. Now that the Uncle is dying there are many attempts on the rich uncle's life to make his demise quicker.

Season 1 Lady Wind, Bells FanE33

Lady Wind, Bells Fan

Episode 33
Runtime TBA1959-05-11TMDB 7.0

Fan Dancer, Darling Lillian of The Green Dragon is given a special fan one that holds the key to the past.

Season 1 Bullet for a BadgeE34

Bullet for a Badge

Episode 34
Runtime TBA1959-05-18TMDB N/A

An attempt on Lt. Jacoby is made when he receives a mysterious phone call and set up for a bullet.

Season 1 Kill from NowhereE35

Kill from Nowhere

Episode 35
Runtime TBA1959-05-25TMDB N/A

Wealthy invalid Louise Reardon has an attempt made on her life and Gunn is hired to find her Aide, Scully.

Season 1 VendettaE36

Vendetta

Episode 36
Runtime TBA1959-06-01TMDB N/A

Somebody shoots Edie in an attempt to get to Gunn. Jacoby still in the hospital gives Pete a clue as to who is seeking revenge.

Season 1 The CoffinE37

The Coffin

Episode 37
Runtime TBA1959-06-08TMDB N/A

Gunn is hired to accompany a coffin to Mexico City, the hitch is that there is no body in the coffin only money stolen during a robbery.

Season 1 The PortraitE38

The Portrait

Episode 38
Runtime TBA1959-06-15TMDB N/A

An unfaithful wife is dismayed that after her lovers death a portrait of her goes missing, she hires Gunn to retrieve the painting.

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