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Jake and the Fatman S4E17 — I Cover the Waterfront
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Jake and the Fatman•Season 4•Episode 17

I Cover the Waterfront

7.7/10 · 37 votesMar 6, 199160 min

Ranked #13 of 23 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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Derek gets a visit from a childhood friend who is trying to turn his life around. The next day he's found dead, filled with drugs and alcohol. The police believe he killed himself, but Derek refuses to accept it.

Directed byHarry Harris
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Episode Summary

"I Cover the Waterfront" is episode 17 of Jake and the Fatman season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 37 votes, ranking #13 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on March 6, 1991.

Next: E18 · You Don't Know MeBest of Season 4