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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 Canada · 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
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 Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Netflix?

No, Spenser: For Hire is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Spenser: For Hire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Spenser: For Hire for free?

Spenser: For Hire is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

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.