The Best Episodes of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(62 votes)

   #1 - The Pencil

   S1:E14/16/1983

   When a contract is put out on a former mob accountant, it is up to Marlowe to protect him.

   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writers:Jo Eisinger, Raymond Chandler

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   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writers:Jo Eisinger, Raymond Chandler
2. 

   7.8/10(49 votes)

   #2 - The King in Yellow

   S1:E24/23/1983

   When the musician King Leopardi is found murdered, he has so many enemies that the list of suspects leaves Marlowe with a tough case.

   Director:Bryan Forbes

   Writer:Raymond Chandler

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   Director:Bryan Forbes

   Writer:Raymond Chandler
3. 

   7.5/10(44 votes)

   #3 - Nevada Gas

   S1:E45/7/1983

   When a Reno lawyer is murdered, Marlowe seeks to clear the main suspect, a drunken rival who had been seeking revenge against the victim.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Raymond Chandler

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Raymond Chandler
4. 

   7.5/10(43 votes)

   #4 - Smart Aleck Kill

   S1:E55/14/1983

   Marlowe is hired to investigate the murder of a Hollywood star, who is found dead before the premiere of his new film.

   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writer:Raymond Chandler

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   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writer:Raymond Chandler
5. 

   7.2/10(44 votes)

   #5 - Finger Man

   S1:E34/30/1983

   Marlowe tries to find the truth when he is framed for the murder of a client

   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writers:Jo Eisinger, Raymond Chandler

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   Director:Peter H. Hunt

   Writers:Jo Eisinger, Raymond Chandler