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The Worst Episodes of Barnaby Jones

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The Worst Episodes of Barnaby Jones

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...

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  1. Background image for The Killin' Cousin
    5.1/10(97 votes)

    #1 - The Killin' Cousin

    S8:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Gang War
    6.0/10(84 votes)

    #2 - Gang War

    S6:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Death Is the Punchline
    6.2/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Death Is the Punchline

    S8:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for A Short Happy Life
    6.3/10(77 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. Background image for Duet for Danger
    6.6/10(88 votes)

    #5 - Duet for Danger

    S5:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Fatal Overture
    6.7/10(71 votes)

    #6 - 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. Background image for Web of Deceit
    6.8/10(83 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for The Reincarnation
    6.8/10(83 votes)

    #8 - The Reincarnation

    S6:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Uninvited Peril
    6.8/10(82 votes)

    #9 - Uninvited Peril

    S6:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Price of Anger
    6.8/10(67 votes)

    #10 - The Price of Anger

    S8:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Silent Accuser
    6.8/10(78 votes)

    #11 - The Silent Accuser

    S8:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Shadow of Guilt
    6.9/10(78 votes)

    #12 - Shadow of Guilt

    S4:E19

    No description available

    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Mercenaries
    6.9/10(84 votes)

    #13 - The Mercenaries

    S6:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Prisoner of Deceit
    6.9/10(70 votes)

    #14 - Prisoner of Deceit

    S6:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for School of Terror
    6.9/10(89 votes)

    #15 - School of Terror

    S8:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Focus on Fear
    6.9/10(66 votes)

    #16 - Focus on Fear

    S8:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Wipeout
    7.0/10(89 votes)

    #17 - Wipeout

    S4:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for The Coronado Triangle
    7.0/10(76 votes)

    #18 - The Coronado Triangle

    S6:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Stages of Fear
    7.0/10(81 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Cry for Vengeance
    7.0/10(61 votes)

    #20 - Cry for Vengeance

    S8:E11

    An ex-cop and friend of Barnaby looks to even the score when his son is killed by a gang leader. Barnaby gets involved and learns that the gang is actually being used as muscle by a crooked businessman who wants the ex-cop out of the way.

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  22. Background image for Blind Terror
    7.1/10(123 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Rendezvous with Terror
    7.1/10(95 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Theater of Fear
    7.1/10(94 votes)

    #23 - Theater of Fear

    S4:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Duet for Dying
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    #24 - Duet for Dying

    S5:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Deadly Becoming
    7.1/10(69 votes)

    #25 - Deadly Becoming

    S6:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Killin' Cousin" is the worst rated episode of "Barnaby Jones". It scored 5.1/10 based on 97 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/1980. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gang War".