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Series · 1982 – 1985 · Drama

Matt Houston

★6.3 1982 – 1985 3 Seasons Lawrence Gordon TV-MA

Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by Lawrence Gordon, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 69 episodes

X-22 (1)

Episode 01

X-22 (1)

Sep 26, 1982 · 60 min

Synopsis coming soon.

X-22 (2)

Episode 02

X-22 (2)

Sep 26, 1982 · 60 min

Synopsis coming soon.

Stop The Presses

Episode 03

Stop The Presses

Oct 3, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Ron Randolph, Lelani, Camalani A disreputable tabloid's publisher is nearly killed after telling his four worst enemies he plans to run a front-page story on them.

Deadly Fashion

Episode 04

Deadly Fashion

Oct 17, 1982 · 60 min

Houston's old flame (Cristina Ferrare), a model, hires him when she is accused of killing her employer, a famous fashion designer.

Killing Isn't Everything

Episode 05

Killing Isn't Everything

Oct 24, 1982 · 60 min

A pro quarterback (John Beck), Matt's college teammate, is blackmailed by a man who says he has proof the player killed his coach.

Who Would Kill Ramona?

Episode 06

Who Would Kill Ramona?

Oct 31, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Todd Gallager, Rick Matt enters the film world to investigate after a drink from a faded star's (Janet Leigh) glass instantly kills her new leading man.

Recipe For Murder

Episode 07

Recipe For Murder

Nov 7, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Roger Marsden (murdered) A restaurant critic's (James Coco) dinner is disrupted when a gelatin mold brought to his table contains his partner's severed head.

Shark Bait

Episode 08

Shark Bait

Nov 21, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Alice, Wyndell Murdock, Glenda Collins, Sam Gleason Matt steps in when the mother of a Malibu lifeguard fears her daughter will be the next victim of a series of fatal shark attacks.

The Kidnapping

Episode 09

The Kidnapping

Nov 28, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Tony An old friend (Hugh O'Brian) calls in Matt when kidnappers snatch a seriously ill Arab prince during a jet flight to Los Angeles.

Joey's Here

Episode 10

Joey's Here

Dec 5, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Riley (Security Guard), Ms. Stevenson (Secretary) A robot designed by an electronics genius (David Cassidy) murders the brother (Troy Donahue) of it's creator.

The Good Doctor

Episode 11

The Good Doctor

Dec 12, 1982 · 60 min

other characters: Landlord After a research scientist is murdered during a party at Matt's place, a mutual friend of the victim asks Matt to investigate.

The Rock and The Hard Place

Episode 12

The Rock and The Hard Place

Jan 2, 1983 · 60 min

An upcoming fight appears rigged when murder uncovers the champion's (Dorian Harewood) physical problems and his wife's alcoholism.

The Purrfect Crime

Episode 13

The Purrfect Crime

Jan 9, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: John The four ex-wives of a wealthy cat-food manufacturer mauled to death by a pet tiger hire Matt to solve the crime so they can collect the money from the will.

The Yacht Club Murders

Episode 14

The Yacht Club Murders

Jan 16, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Dorian After a reunion with a secret childhood love, she asks Matt for help, fearing someone may die at a yacht-club party.

Whose Party Is It Anyway?

Episode 15

Whose Party Is It Anyway?

Jan 23, 1983 · 60 min

Fake telegrams summon five famous people to Matt's penthouse for a Sunday meeting with murder on the agenda.

Get Houston

Episode 16

Get Houston

Feb 20, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Cletus Simms From his padded cell, an institutionalized madman (Chuck Connors) hires escaped convicts to kill Houston.

The Visitors

Episode 17

The Visitors

Feb 27, 1983 · 60 min

Matt must verify or disprove an alleged UFO encounter during which a scientist suffered a fatal heart attack.

Here's Another Fine Mess

Episode 18

Here's Another Fine Mess

Mar 6, 1983 · 60 min

After costumed killers try to kill C.J. by forcing her off the road, she learns all her college sorority sisters are also in danger.

The Beverly Hills Social Club

Episode 19

The Beverly Hills Social Club

Mar 13, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Carter A noted gossip columnist, Vonda Mirand, is murdered after threatening to expose the patrons of an exclusive bordello called the Afrodisia Fellowship.

The Showgirl Murders

Episode 20

The Showgirl Murders

Mar 20, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Decoy #1 (woman), Doris (hotel photographer), Mattie (dancer) When a nightclub-singer friend (Robert Goulet) believes he has killed during alcohol-induced blackouts, Matt works to clear him.

Fear For Tomorrow

Episode 21

Fear For Tomorrow

Apr 3, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Kitchen Worker (possibly Randy or Tyler) A codebook and a cryptic message provide Matt his only clues to preventing the predicted deaths of thousands.

A Deadly Parlay

Episode 22

A Deadly Parlay

Apr 10, 1983 · 60 min

After Matt is found leaning over the dead body of a jockey (Lynn-Holly Johnson), he is charged with murder.

A Novel Way To Die

Episode 23

A Novel Way To Die

Apr 17, 1983 · 60 min

When a novelist (Terry Moore) at a mystery-writers' convention is murdered, Matt finds himself involved in a real murder mystery.

The Hunted

Episode 24

The Hunted

Apr 24, 1983 · 60 min

other characters: Senator Delaney, Sony C.J. is held hostage by a famous criminal (Martin Landau) in order to free his terrorist son held by authorities on Matt's eyewitness testimony.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 29 votes

Synopsis

Matt Houston is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1982 to 1985. Created by Lawrence Gordon, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling.

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Cast

4 principal cast

Lee Horsley

Lee Horsley

Matt Houston

Pamela Hensley

Pamela Hensley

C.J. Parsons

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lt. Michael Hoyt

Buddy Ebsen

Buddy Ebsen

Roy Houston

Where to watch Matt Houston

Matt Houston is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Lawrence Gordon has 3 seasons and 69 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 29 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Matt Houston have?

Matt Houston has 3 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

Is Matt Houston still on the air?

Matt Houston has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Matt Houston?

Matt Houston airs on ABC.

When did Matt Houston first air?

Matt Houston first aired on September 26, 1982.

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