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Banacek

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Banacek is an American detective TV series starring George Peppard that aired on the NBC network from 1972 to 1974. The series was part of the rotating NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie anthology. It alternated in its time slot with several other shows but was the only one to last beyond its first season.

ProducersHowie Horwitz·George Eckstein

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
No Stone Unturned
Oct 3, 1973
E2
If Max Is So Smart, Why Doesn't He Tell Us Where He Is?
Nov 7, 1973
E3
The Three Million Dollar Piracy
Nov 21, 1973
E4
The Vanishing Chalice
Jan 15, 1974 8.0
E5
Horse of a Slightly Different Color
Jan 22, 1974
E6
Rocket to Oblivion
Feb 12, 1974
E7
Fly Me- If You Can Find Me
Feb 19, 1974
E8
Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Mar 12, 1974

Cast

George Peppard
George Peppard
Thomas Banacek
George Murdock
George Murdock
Cavanaugh
Ralph Manza
Ralph Manza
Jay Drury
Murray Matheson
Murray Matheson
Felix Mulholland
Christine Belford
Christine Belford
Carlie Kirkland

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Banacek — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Banacek?

Banacek is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Banacek on Netflix?

No, Banacek is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Banacek on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Banacek is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Banacek for free?

Banacek is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Banacek?

Banacek has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 1974.

Are all episodes of Banacek out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of Banacek are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Banacek?

No — Banacek ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.