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Banacek

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.

1972 8.4/10 community score 2 seasons · 16 episodes Canceled
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery

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2 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Status
Canceled

Latest aired episode

S2 E8

Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Aired 1h 10m

A stage magician vanishes in the middle of his act, as he is about to be arrested on suspicion of a $1,750,000 securities fraud. Banacek is called in to try to recover the missing money and solve the mystery of the disappearing man.

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

3 season entries
  • Season 2

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    1 episode

    First episode aired

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