7.2/10119 votes#1 - Blind Terror
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1973
Barnaby's investigation into the disappearance of a young girl hinges on a roommate who may have witnessed what happened to her. But the roommate herself now suffers from hysterical blindness because of the traumatic event. Barnaby must find a way to crack the case before the roommate becomes the next victim.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Robert M. Young
7.6/10102 votes#2 - Death Leap
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/1973
While investigating the death of an apparent suicide jumper Barnaby learns there was a jewel robbery in the building next door at the very same time the man jumped. Following his gut instinct he suspects the two incidents are connected.
Director: Seymour Robbie
Writer: Benjamin Masselink
8.1/10128 votes#3 - Echo of a Murder
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/1973
At the request of his late son Hal's friend, Barnaby investigates a lodge owner who is suspected of murdering his wife. Even though he finds conclusive evidence to exonerate the man, Jones suspects that all is not as it appears.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Calvin Clements Jr.
7.3/10112 votes#4 - Day of the Viper
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/1973
While investigating the death of a man bitten by a rattlesnake, Barnaby soon suspects that there is more than one snake involved...and it's one that wears cowboy boots and has a prison record.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Barry Oringer
7.5/10108 votes#5 - Trial Run for Death
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/1973
A race car driver gets caught cheating on his wife by his brother-in-law, and in order to keep his indiscretions secret he resorts to murder. Barnaby is hired to investigate by the father-in-law who thinks competitors killed his son.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin
Writer: Robert W. Lenski
8.0/10107 votes#6 - Catch Me if You Can
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1973
A detective friend of Barnaby who is intent on catching a murderer, has been receiving letters from the man who is taunting him. But when he gave him too much information the man kills him and Barnaby sets out to find him.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: George Schenck
8.0/10102 votes#7 - Divorce - Murderer's Style
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/1973
After a woman's niece is shot and killed in a botched robbery attempt, she suspects that she was intentionally murdered and hires Barnaby Jones to investigate.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin
Writer: Robert Heverly
7.5/1098 votes#8 - The Deadly Prize
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/1973
After an overseas shipping worker is killed on a dock under some suspicious circumstances Barnaby Jones investigates the death for an insurance company and discovers a trail of death on his way to uncovering the truth.
Director: Michael Caffey
Writer: B.W. Sandefur
7.9/1099 votes#9 - Stand-In for Death
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/1973
Barnaby investigates a jealous husband who he believes murdered a man for having an affair with his wife. But did he murder the wrong man?
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Robert W. Lenski
7.4/10103 votes#10 - The Black Art of Dying
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/1973
A man dies under suspicious circumstances after being warned by a psychic and Barnaby Jones is hired to investigate. Barnaby doesn't buy the psychic mumbo-jumbo and suspects that once again money is at the root of all evil.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Mark Weingart
7.7/10103 votes#11 - The Killing Defense
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1973
Barnaby Jones investigates the disappearance of a man he believes was involved in the theft of one million dollars in precious jewels. It isn't long before Barnaby suspects the man met with foul play and that the wife and defense lawyer of the man are involved.
Director: Michael Caffey
Writer: Dick Nelson
8.1/1092 votes#12 - Fatal Flight
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/1973
The owner of a company calls Barnaby in to investigate after one of the members of the Board of Directors dies in a plane crash, shortly after leaving him a mysterious message hinting at possible troubles within his company.
Director: Michael Caffey
Writer: Calvin Clements Jr.
8.0/1092 votes#13 - Secret of the Dunes
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/1973
Barnaby investigates the death of a motorcyclist found in the desert and discovers that it may be related to another case involving the disappearance of a beautiful young woman who was set to marry a wealthy, but disreputable business man.
Director: Alf Kjellin
Writer: B.W. Sandefur
8.1/10108 votes#14 - Venus as in Flytrap
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/1974
Barnaby looks into the suicide of a woman who was married to a famous writer. Digging deeper into the case he discovers that the writers worst critic may actually be his biggest fan, and that his wife's suicide is looking more like murder.
Director: Corey Allen
Writer: Robert Heverly
7.7/10100 votes#15 - The Deadly Jinx
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1974
It appears that every man who shows a beautiful young woman any type of affection or attention meets with an unfortunate accident, and Barnaby believes that it's more than just coincidence.
Director: Robert Douglas
Writer: Robert W. Lenski
7.6/1095 votes#16 - The Platinum Connection
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1974
An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the theft of $500,000 worth of platinum from a jewelry company. During the robbery an employee is shot and killed by the robber, but Barnaby suspects it may be an inside job.
Director: Seymour Robbie
Writer: Calvin Clements Jr.
7.6/1089 votes#17 - Programmed for Killing
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 1/27/1974
A beautiful young woman hires Barnaby to look into the death of her father who was apparently killed by a computer programmed machine in his own plant. It isn't too long before Barnaby suspects foul play rather computer malfunction.
Director: Marc Daniels
Writer: B.W. Sandefur
7.4/10111 votes#18 - A Gold Record for Murder
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/10/1974
The parents of an up-and-coming songwriter ask Barnaby for help in uncovering the truth after he dies of a heroin overdose.
Director: George McCowan
Writer: Larry Brody
8.4/10103 votes#19 - Friends Till Death
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/17/1974
Betty urges Barnaby to look into the death of an old girlfriend, and they soon discover that another old girlfriend of Betty's is directly involved in her death.
Director: Russ Mayberry
Writer: Robert Heverly
7.1/1092 votes#20 - Rendezvous with Terror
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/24/1974
Barnaby is hired by a South American President to find his son who lives in LA. He finds him but learns he is also the Rebel leader, Javier he is presently at odds with.
Director: Seymour Robbie
Writer: Calvin Clements Jr.
8.3/10116 votes#21 - Dark Legacy
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/1974
A young widow hires Barnaby to investigate the "accidental" death of her husband of only four weeks. While investigating the case another young man who was once a suitor to the same woman winds up dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving Barnaby to believe neither death was accidental.
Director: Gene Nelson
Writer: Robert W. Lenski
8.1/10102 votes#22 - Woman in the Shadows
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/1974
While investigating a deadly auto accident that killed two people including the chauffeur of a wealthy woman who herself was also seriously injured Barnaby suspects a sinister cover-up involving the woman's plastic surgeon and his nurse.
Director: Walter Doniger
Writer: B.W. Sandefur
8.2/10112 votes#23 - Image in a Cracked Mirror
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/24/1974
Barnaby is hired by a woman to locate her fiancé; who disappeared along with some her valuables. The man who is a conman, has moved on to his next mark but one of his former victims finds him and threatens to reveal all to his latest mark so he kills her. At the same time some of the woman's friends catches him in a lie.
Director: William Hale
Writer: Gerald Sanford
7.5/1090 votes#24 - Foul Play
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 3/31/1974
The owner of a basketball team is informed that his star player once threw a game. The person who told him that, wants him to make sure that his team loses a game. So the owner kills him. Barnaby is hired by the man's wife who is the sister of the player to find him.
Director: Walter Grauman
Writer: Calvin Clements Jr.
The Best Episodes of Barnaby Jones Season 2
Every episode of Barnaby Jones Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Barnaby Jones Season 2!
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Blind Terror" is the best rated episode of "Barnaby Jones" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Walter Grauman and written by Robert M. Young, it aired on 9/16/1973. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Death Leap".