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Series · 1971 – 1976 · Drama

Cannon

L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!

★6.7 1971 – 1976 5 Seasons Edward Hume TV-MA

Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 123 episodes

Salinas Jackpot

Episode 01

Salinas Jackpot

Sep 14, 1971 · 60 min

Dressed as rodeo clowns, two men rob a rodeo. Cannon is summoned to figure out what's going on, after authorities spend six weeks and come up with nothing.

Death Chain

Episode 02

Death Chain

Sep 21, 1971 · 60 min

If it isn't one thing, it's another: a bank manager's mistress is killed, and Cannon finds that's not the end of it.

Call Unicorn

Episode 03

Call Unicorn

Sep 28, 1971 · 60 min

Unexpected overhead in the trucking business as costly loads are hijacked, and private detectives murdered.

Country Blues

Episode 04

Country Blues

Oct 5, 1971 · 60 min

A wry tale with a twang and a twist: was the country singer's plane crash accidental or not?

Scream of Silence

Episode 05

Scream of Silence

Oct 12, 1971 · 60 min

The son of a gubernatorial candidate is kidnapped.

Fool's Gold

Episode 06

Fool's Gold

Oct 19, 1971 · 60 min

A deceptive premise: small town citizens harbor a thief on the promise of a cut.

The Girl in the Electric Coffin

Episode 07

The Girl in the Electric Coffin

Oct 26, 1971 · 60 min

The latest thing is a runaway on the lam.

Dead Pigeon

Episode 08

Dead Pigeon

Nov 9, 1971 · 60 min

A perfect frame for a cop.

A Lonely Place to Die

Episode 09

A Lonely Place to Die

Nov 16, 1971 · 60 min

A murder is witnessed, but the body disappears.

No Pockets in a Shroud

Episode 10

No Pockets in a Shroud

Nov 23, 1971 · 60 min

A newly-discovered heir comes home, and finds you can't get blood from a stone, and you can't take it with you.

Stone Cold Dead

Episode 11

Stone Cold Dead

Nov 30, 1971 · 60 min

A closed case gets reopened and leads to further consequences.

Death Is a Double Cross

Episode 12

Death Is a Double Cross

Dec 7, 1971 · 60 min

A bridegroom's father-in-law suspects him.

The Nowhere Man

Episode 13

The Nowhere Man

Dec 14, 1971 · 60 min

Should the weapons manufacturer be judged by its bookeeper?

Flight Plan

Episode 14

Flight Plan

Dec 28, 1971 · 60 min

Cannon helps a supposed political refugee.

Devil's Playground

Episode 15

Devil's Playground

Jan 4, 1972 · 60 min

A policeman injured in a payroll robbery asks Cannon for help.

Treasure of San Ignacio

Episode 16

Treasure of San Ignacio

Jan 11, 1972 · 60 min

A bad day at the track leaves a race car driver with a taste for vengeance.

Blood On the Vine

Episode 17

Blood On the Vine

Jan 18, 1972 · 60 min

Mike Tampa, a vineyard owner in northern California, has been the victim of three murder attempts. After the third attempt, his secretary calls on Cannon, secretly, because Mike has stubbornly refused to do anything.

To Kill a Guinea Pig

Episode 18

To Kill a Guinea Pig

Feb 1, 1972 · 60 min

Prison doctor and experimental pressures.

The Island Caper

Episode 19

The Island Caper

Feb 8, 1972 · 60 min

An ex-con is blackmailed into crime.

A Deadly Quiet Town

Episode 20

A Deadly Quiet Town

Feb 15, 1972 · 60 min

Larry Bolinger, a charismatic young man, cons the youth of a quiet town into his cult.

A Flight of Hawks

Episode 21

A Flight of Hawks

Feb 22, 1972 · 60 min

A pilot's apparent suicide leads to plans for a military putsch by a predatory flock.

The Torch

Episode 22

The Torch

Feb 29, 1972 · 60 min

Heat and light: a textile manufacturer is suspected of arson and murder in the death of his wife and the destruction of his factory.

Cain's Mark

Episode 23

Cain's Mark

Mar 7, 1972 · 60 min

Murder will out; an under-the-counter arms merchant is unmasked.

Murder By Moonlight

Episode 24

Murder By Moonlight

Mar 14, 1972 · 60 min

A young prisoner is forced to do the bidding of a gang boss.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 43 votes

Synopsis

Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.

DramaAction & Adventure

Cast

4 principal cast

William Conrad

William Conrad

Frank Cannon

Charles Bateman

Charles Bateman

Tim O'Connor

Tim O'Connor

Keith Andes

Keith Andes

A. R. Bennings / Kermit Matthews / Len Francisco

Where to watch Cannon

Cannon is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Edward Hume has 5 seasons and 123 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 43 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Cannon have?

Cannon has 5 seasons with 123 episodes in total.

Is Cannon still on the air?

Cannon has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Cannon?

Cannon airs on CBS.

When did Cannon first air?

Cannon first aired on September 14, 1971.

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