Episode
Peter Gunn: The Crossbow
Overview
Gunn is hired by Mr. Copeland to find out who stole his antique crossbow and is using it to murder people.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 36
- Air date
- 1960-06-06
Episode context
The Crossbow is Episode 36 in Season 2 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1960-06-06.
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Episode 35: Letter of the Law
Nightclub Singer Julie Kent is murdered and the DA's son is the suspect, she also happens to be the ex-girlfriend of syndicate boss DeSantis.
Episode 37: The Heiress
Walter C. Gerard is prisoner in his own house, his daughter has paroled criminal Frank Loomis who now lives in the mansion and runs the show.
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There is an assassination plot against the Governor, and Pete tries to find out who is behind it to stop the scheduled assassination. The plot is a ruse for something even bigger as Jacoby and Gunn find out.
Episode 31: Witness in the Window
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Episode 30: Death Watch
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Episode 28: Slight Touch of Homicide
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Episode 27: The Dummy
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Episode 26: The Murder Clause
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