The Cosby Mysteries
Guy Hanks is a criminologist who works for the New York Police Department. After winning the lottery, he retires. But feeling bored, he occasionally returns to help his friends, Detective Adam Sully and M.E. John Chapman, in tough cases.
- 1994-1995
- 1 season
- NBC
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-PG
Guy Hanks is a criminologist who works for the New York Police Department. After winning the lottery, he retires. But feeling bored, he occasionally returns to help his friends, Detective Adam Sully and M.E. John Chapman, in tough cases.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
The Lottery Winner Murders
Wed, Sep 21, 1994 60 mins
Guy's newfound wealth proves dangerous when a killer begins targeting lottery winners.
Episode 2
Our Lady of Cement
Wed, Sep 28, 1994 60 mins
A mummified corpse is discovered in an apartment renovation.
Episode 3
Self Defense
Wed, Oct 5, 1994 60 mins
After an arrest goes bad, Sully is accused of murdering a cop with whom he had a bad personal history. It looks like an open and shut case until Guy steps in to clear his friend.
Episode 4
Only You
Wed, Oct 12, 1994 60 mins
A bereaved husband asks Guy to investigate his wife's life.
Episode 5
One Day at a Time
Wed, Oct 19, 1994 60 mins
Guy Hanks investigates a recovering substance abuser's claim of innocence for the killing of an BBC assistant District Attorney.
Episode 6
Home, Street Home
Wed, Oct 26, 1994 60 mins
Guy and Angie seek the identity of a homeless amnesiac.
Episode 7
The Fine Art of Murder
Wed, Nov 2, 1994 60 mins
Simon Jones plays a multimillionaire plotting the perfect murder using Hanks as his alibi.
Episode 8
Expert Witness
Wed, Nov 16, 1994 60 mins
Guy, acting for the defense of an OAP cat burglar accused of murder, goes head-to-head Hadley Roebuck, the most feared forensic expert in New York.
Episode 9
Mirror, Mirror
Wed, Nov 30, 1994 60 mins
Guy Hanks investigates the death of a well-liked lawyer whose surviving partner is his unpopular identical twin.
Episode 10
Camouflage
Wed, Dec 14, 1994 60 mins
Hanks investigates the murder of a 12-year-old.
Episode 11
Last Tango
Wed, Jan 4, 1995 60 mins
Guy suspects murder in the death of a dancer, while Sully is pressured to cut off Guy's access to the police department.
Episode 12
Comic Book Murder
Wed, Jan 11, 1995 60 mins
The young protege of a comic book artist is the prime suspect when the artist is murdered.
Episode 13
Baker's Dozen
Wed, Feb 1, 1995 60 mins
After he runs up a $100,000 gambling debt, Guy's friend vanishes.
Episode 14
The Hit Parade
Wed, Mar 8, 1995 60 mins
A professional killer is found dead on the subway with signs pointing to Guy as his intended victim.
Episode 15
Big Brother Is Watching
Wed, Mar 15, 1995 60 mins
Guy investigates when a boy he's partnered with in a "Big Brothers" program claims to have witnessed a murder. The problem: there's no body, no evidence, and the victim appears to be alive. Was it the boy's imagination, or was it a clever murder that only Guy can solve?
Episode 16
The Medium Is the Message
Wed, Mar 22, 1995 60 mins
A psychic offers help in the murder of a recording industry executive found murderer on a jogging path.
Episode 17
Goldilocks
Wed, Apr 5, 1995 60 mins
Guy Hanks returns home from his vacation and finds a dead mystery woman in his bed.
Episode 18
Dial 'H' for Murder
Wed, Apr 12, 1995 60 mins
Guy Hanks' name is found scrawled on the hand of a deceased Broadway star.