Jigsaw John
No one was better at solving puzzles than Los Angeles police detective John St. John. That's why he was handed the nickname "Jigsaw", as his amazing deductive abilities and interpretation of clues led him to solve a series of baffling murders. Sam Donner was St. John's younger partner, and Maggie was an elementary school teacher whom Jigsaw dated.
- 1976-1976
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama, Suspense
No one was better at solving puzzles than Los Angeles police detective John St. John. That's why he was handed the nickname "Jigsaw", as his amazing deductive abilities and interpretation of clues led him to solve a series of baffling murders. Sam Donner was St. John's younger partner, and Maggie was an elementary school teacher whom Jigsaw dated.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1976
Episode 1
Promise to Kill
Mon, Feb 2, 1976 60 mins
A criminal gets out of jail vowing revenge on those who testified against him and Jigsaw is on the list. Before he becomes the former prisoner's next murder victim, Jigsaw needs to locate him.
Episode 2
Sand Trap
Mon, Feb 9, 1976 60 mins
John investigates a murder that occurred years ago wherein a wealthy woman was killed and her husband was tried and convicted but the man claims he's innocent. John starts by talking to the man's daughter who was traumatized by the experience and identifies the detective investigating the case as the person she saw on the night of the murder. John then talks to the woman who was suppose to be man's alibi but instead helped get him convicted.
Episode 3
Too Much, Too Soon Blues
Mon, Feb 16, 1976 60 mins
Investigating the murder of a promising musician, John stumbles upon a gang of record bootleggers.
Episode 4
Thicker Than Blood
Mon, Feb 23, 1976 60 mins
Episode 5
Dry Ice
Mon, Mar 1, 1976 60 mins
Episode 6
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Mon, Mar 8, 1976 60 mins
Episode 7
The Mourning Line
Mon, Mar 15, 1976 60 mins
While Sam is away, John is teamed with an overeager newcomer to the Homicide Division, Wade Bedell, and they investigate the murder of a barbershop owner who doubled as a bookie.
Episode 8
The Death of the Party
Mon, Mar 22, 1976 60 mins
Episode 9
Eclipse
Mon, Mar 29, 1976 60 mins
Episode 10
The Executioner
Mon, Apr 5, 1976 60 mins
Episode 11
Runaway
Mon, Apr 12, 1976 30 mins
Episode 12
Plastique
Mon, Apr 19, 1976 60 mins
An electronics executive car is destroyed by an explosion, putting Jigsaw on the case. The bomber wants $250,000 from the businessman or he promises to end the man's life.
Episode 13
Homicide Is a Fine Art
Mon, May 31, 1976 60 mins
Episode 14
Ole-Ole an Free
Mon, Jun 7, 1976 60 mins
Episode 15
Homicide 96403
Mon, Jun 14, 1976 60 mins