E1 - The Pencil

Aired: April 16, 1983

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

E2 - The King in Yellow

Aired: April 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.

E3 - Finger Man

Aired: April 30, 1983

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

E4 - Nevada Gas

Aired: May 07, 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.

E5 - Smart Aleck Kill

Aired: May 14, 1983

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