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Jake and the Fatman S1E15 — But Not for Me
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Jake and the Fatman•Season 1•Episode 15

But Not for Me

7.7/10 · 41 votesJan 19, 198860 min

Ranked #16 of 23 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A known mob man is killed in the home of star reporter Candace Morgan. She says he was shot through the window while she was interviewing him, but McCabe gets suspicious when there is one too many bullets.

Directed byMichael Lange
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Joe Penny

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Episode Summary

"But Not for Me" is episode 15 of Jake and the Fatman season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 41 votes, ranking #16 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Lange, it aired on January 19, 1988.

Next: E16 · What Is This Thing Called Love?Best of Season 1