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The Worst Episodes of Barnaby Jones

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Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 22 - The Killin' Cousin
    5.3/10(108 votes)

    #1 - The Killin' Cousin

    S8:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 6 - Gang War
    6.1/10(89 votes)

    #2 - Gang War

    S6:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 18 - Death Is the Punchline
    6.4/10(80 votes)

    #3 - Death Is the Punchline

    S8:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Barnaby Jones Season 7 Episode 21 - A Short Happy Life
    6.5/10(83 votes)

    #4 - A Short Happy Life

    S7:E21

    Betty's cousin Foxey Dolan comes into town and sets her and Betty up for a night out on the town with a man she just met. He also happens to be on the run from crooks he's stolen from, and they'll kill to get their goods back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Barnaby Jones Season 3 Episode 12 - Web of Deceit
    6.8/10(88 votes)

    #5 - Web of Deceit

    S3:E12

    A struggle for a gun between three men leads to a deadly shooting. Two of the men involved make it look like the third committed suicide, but their cover up leads to a web of deceit and a cold blooded murder mystery for Barnaby to unravel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Barnaby Jones Season 5 Episode 22 - Duet for Danger
    6.8/10(94 votes)

    #6 - Duet for Danger

    S5:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Barnaby Jones Season 7 Episode 19 - Fatal Overture
    6.8/10(77 votes)

    #7 - Fatal Overture

    S7:E19

    Betty is asked to investigate the death of an inspiring young actress after she witnesses the deceased and another couple in a heated argument at the hotel across from her own on the very same night of her death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 20 - Uninvited Peril
    6.9/10(88 votes)

    #8 - Uninvited Peril

    S6:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Barnaby Jones Season 4 Episode 19 - Shadow of Guilt
    7.0/10(83 votes)

    #9 - Shadow of Guilt

    S4:E19

    No description available

    Director:Chris Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 2 - The Mercenaries
    7.0/10(88 votes)

    #10 - The Mercenaries

    S6:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 9 - The Reincarnation
    7.0/10(90 votes)

    #11 - The Reincarnation

    S6:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 12 - Prisoner of Deceit
    7.0/10(75 votes)

    #12 - Prisoner of Deceit

    S6:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 13 - The Price of Anger
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #13 - The Price of Anger

    S8:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Barnaby Jones Season 4 Episode 22 - Wipeout
    7.1/10(97 votes)

    #14 - Wipeout

    S4:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 22 - The Coronado Triangle
    7.1/10(82 votes)

    #15 - The Coronado Triangle

    S6:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Barnaby Jones Season 7 Episode 8 - Stages of Fear
    7.1/10(86 votes)

    #16 - Stages of Fear

    S7:E8

    While Barnaby and J.R. are tied up working on another case, Betty takes a part in a stage production as a singer and dancer to find out who's terrorizing it's cast members. But when things turn deadly Barnaby and J.R. come running.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 10 - School of Terror
    7.1/10(94 votes)

    #17 - School of Terror

    S8:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 15 - Focus on Fear
    7.1/10(73 votes)

    #18 - Focus on Fear

    S8:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Barnaby Jones Season 8 Episode 20 - The Silent Accuser
    7.1/10(87 votes)

    #19 - The Silent Accuser

    S8:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jackie Joseph

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  20. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 1 - Blind Terror
    7.2/10(130 votes)

    #20 - Blind Terror

    S2:E1

    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

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  21. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 20 - Rendezvous with Terror
    7.2/10(100 votes)

    #21 - Rendezvous with Terror

    S2:E20

    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.

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  22. Barnaby Jones Season 4 Episode 2 - Theater of Fear
    7.2/10(100 votes)

    #22 - Theater of Fear

    S4:E2

    No description available

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Barnaby Jones Season 5 Episode 17 - Duet for Dying
    7.2/10(98 votes)

    #23 - Duet for Dying

    S5:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 13 - Deadly Becoming
    7.2/10(76 votes)

    #24 - Deadly Becoming

    S6:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Barnaby Jones Season 6 Episode 16 - A Ransom in Diamonds
    7.2/10(88 votes)

    #25 - A Ransom in Diamonds

    S6:E16

    This episode was likely a "backdoor" pilot for a new series that shelved before production.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Killin' Cousin" is the worst rated episode of "Barnaby Jones". It scored 5.3/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/1980. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gang War".