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Jake and the Fatman•Season 5•Episode 5

I Could Write a Book

7.5/10 · 34 votesNov 13, 199160 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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A writer is just about to publish an incriminating book about his ex-wife, when he is found dead in his bathtub.

Directed byJames Frawley
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E1 7.8

Where or When (1)

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E2 7.7

Where or When (2)

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E3 6.9

Street of Dreams

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E4 7.4

I'll Never Be the Same

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I Could Write a Book

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E6 7.4

Two Different Worlds

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E7 7.3

Every Time We Say Goodbye

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E8 7.1

Come Along with Me

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E9 7.4

Last Dance

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E10 7.6

Come Closer to Me

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E11 7.5

Since I Fell for You

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E12 6.2

Just You, Just Me

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E13 7.7

Stormy Weather (1)

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E14 7.5

Stormy Weather (2)

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E15 7.3

You'll Never Know

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E16 7.7

There'll Be Some Changes Made

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E17 7.5

Pennies from Heaven

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E18 7.2

I Can't Believe I'm Losing You

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All Through the Night

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E20 6.9

Ain't Misbehavin'

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E21 8.0

Nightmare

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E22 8.0

Beautiful Dreamer (a.k.a. Mickey Daytona)

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William Conrad

William Conrad

Jason McCabe

Joe Penny

Joe Penny

Jake Styles

Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell

Derek Mitchell

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James Frawley

James Frawley

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Episode Summary

"I Could Write a Book" is episode 5 of Jake and the Fatman season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 34 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by James Frawley, it aired on November 13, 1991.

Next: E6 · Two Different WorldsBest of Season 5