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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 United States · 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

Robert Urich
Robert Urich
Spenser
Avery Brooks
Avery Brooks
Hawk
Barbara Stock
Barbara Stock
Susan Silverman
Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty
Frank Belson

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Spenser: For Hire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Spenser: For Hire?

Spenser: For Hire isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not on Netflix.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Netflix?

No, Spenser: For Hire is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Spenser: For Hire on Amazon Prime Video?

Spenser: For Hire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Spenser: For Hire for free?

Spenser: For Hire isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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.