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Spenser: For Hire

6.919853 seasonsTV SeriesDramaCrimeMystery

Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Homecoming
Sep 27, 1987
E2
My Enemy, My Friend
Oct 4, 1987
E3
The Heart of the Matter
Oct 11, 1987
E4
On the Night he Was Betrayed
Nov 1, 1987
E5
Sleepless Dreams
Nov 8, 1987
E6
Consilum Abditum
Nov 15, 1987
E7
Thanksgiving
Nov 29, 1987
E8
Gone Fishin'
Dec 6, 1987
E9
Child's Play
Dec 20, 1987
E10
Skeletons in the Closet
Jan 3, 1988
E11
The Siege
Jan 10, 1988
E12
Arthur's Wake
Jan 16, 1988
E13
To the End of the Line
Jan 23, 1988
E14
Play it Again, Sammy
Jan 30, 1988
E15
The Big Fight
Feb 6, 1988
E16
Substantial Justice
Mar 5, 1988
E17
Company Man
Mar 12, 1988 7.0
E18
Watercolors
Mar 19, 1988
E19
Hawk's Eyes
Mar 26, 1988
E20
McAllister
Apr 30, 1988
E21
Haunting
May 7, 1988

Cast

RURobert Urich
Robert Urich
Spenser
ABAvery Brooks
Avery Brooks
Hawk
BSBarbara Stock
Barbara Stock
Susan Silverman
RMRon McLarty
Ron McLarty
Frank Belson

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Spenser: For Hire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Spenser: For Hire?

Spenser: For Hire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Netflix?

No, Spenser: For Hire is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Spenser: For Hire is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Spenser: For Hire for free?

Spenser: For Hire is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Spenser: For Hire?

Spenser: For Hire has 3 seasons in total (65 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of Spenser: For Hire out yet?

Yes — all 65 episodes across 3 seasons of Spenser: For Hire are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Spenser: For Hire?

No — Spenser: For Hire ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.