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The Best Episodes of Barnaby Jones Season 2

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Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 19 - Friends Till Death
    8.4/10(121 votes)

    S2:E19

    Betty urges Barnaby to look into the death of an old girlfriend, and they soon discover that another old girlfriend of Betty's is directly involved in her death.

    Director:Russ Mayberry
    Writer:Robert Heverly

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  2. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 21 - Dark Legacy
    8.4/10(140 votes)

    S2:E21

    A young widow hires Barnaby to investigate the "accidental" death of her husband of only four weeks. While investigating the case another young man who was once a suitor to the same woman winds up dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving Barnaby to believe neither death was accidental.

    Director:Gene Nelson
    Writer:Robert W. Lenski

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  3. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 23 - Image in a Cracked Mirror
    8.4/10(135 votes)

    S2:E23

    Barnaby is hired by a woman to locate her fiancé; who disappeared along with some her valuables. The man who is a conman, has moved on to his next mark but one of his former victims finds him and threatens to reveal all to his latest mark so he kills her. At the same time some of the woman's friends catches him in a lie.

    Director:William Hale
    Writer:Gerald Sanford

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  4. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 14 - Venus as in Flytrap
    8.3/10(132 votes)

    S2:E14

    Barnaby looks into the suicide of a woman who was married to a famous writer. Digging deeper into the case he discovers that the writers worst critic may actually be his biggest fan, and that his wife's suicide is looking more like murder.

    Director:Corey Allen
    Writer:Robert Heverly

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  5. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 3 - Echo of a Murder
    8.2/10(153 votes)

    S2:E3

    At the request of his late son Hal's friend, Barnaby investigates a lodge owner who is suspected of murdering his wife. Even though he finds conclusive evidence to exonerate the man, Jones suspects that all is not as it appears.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Calvin Clements Jr.

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  6. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 12 - Fatal Flight
    8.2/10(111 votes)

    S2:E12

    The owner of a company calls Barnaby in to investigate after one of the members of the Board of Directors dies in a plane crash, shortly after leaving him a mysterious message hinting at possible troubles within his company.

    Director:Michael Caffey
    Writer:Calvin Clements Jr.

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  7. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 13 - Secret of the Dunes
    8.1/10(111 votes)

    S2:E13

    Barnaby investigates the death of a motorcyclist found in the desert and discovers that it may be related to another case involving the disappearance of a beautiful young woman who was set to marry a wealthy, but disreputable business man.

    Director:Alf Kjellin
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  8. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 22 - Woman in the Shadows
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    S2:E22

    While investigating a deadly auto accident that killed two people including the chauffeur of a wealthy woman who herself was also seriously injured Barnaby suspects a sinister cover-up involving the woman's plastic surgeon and his nurse.

    Director:Walter Doniger
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  9. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 7 - Divorce - Murderer's Style
    8.0/10(130 votes)

    S2:E7

    After a woman's niece is shot and killed in a botched robbery attempt, she suspects that she was intentionally murdered and hires Barnaby Jones to investigate.

    Director:Lawrence Dobkin
    Writer:Robert Heverly

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  10. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 6 - Catch Me if You Can
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S2:E6

    A detective friend of Barnaby who is intent on catching a murderer, has been receiving letters from the man who is taunting him. But when he gave him too much information the man kills him and Barnaby sets out to find him.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:George Schenck

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  11. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 9 - Stand-In for Death
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    S2:E9

    Barnaby investigates a jealous husband who he believes murdered a man for having an affair with his wife. But did he murder the wrong man?

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Robert W. Lenski

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  12. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 11 - The Killing Defense
    7.9/10(121 votes)

    S2:E11

    Barnaby Jones investigates the disappearance of a man he believes was involved in the theft of one million dollars in precious jewels. It isn't long before Barnaby suspects the man met with foul play and that the wife and defense lawyer of the man are involved.

    Director:Michael Caffey
    Writer:Dick Nelson

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  13. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 15 - The Deadly Jinx
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    S2:E15

    It appears that every man who shows a beautiful young woman any type of affection or attention meets with an unfortunate accident, and Barnaby believes that it's more than just coincidence.

    Director:Robert Douglas
    Writer:Robert W. Lenski

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  14. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 16 - The Platinum Connection
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    S2:E16

    An insurance company hires Barnaby to investigate the theft of $500,000 worth of platinum from a jewelry company. During the robbery an employee is shot and killed by the robber, but Barnaby suspects it may be an inside job.

    Director:Seymour Robbie
    Writer:Calvin Clements Jr.

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  15. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 8 - The Deadly Prize
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    S2:E8

    After an overseas shipping worker is killed on a dock under some suspicious circumstances Barnaby Jones investigates the death for an insurance company and discovers a trail of death on his way to uncovering the truth.

    Director:Michael Caffey
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  16. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 17 - Programmed for Killing
    7.7/10(112 votes)

    S2:E17

    A beautiful young woman hires Barnaby to look into the death of her father who was apparently killed by a computer programmed machine in his own plant. It isn't too long before Barnaby suspects foul play rather computer malfunction.

    Director:Marc Daniels
    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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  17. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 2 - Death Leap
    7.6/10(129 votes)

    S2:E2

    While investigating the death of an apparent suicide jumper Barnaby learns there was a jewel robbery in the building next door at the very same time the man jumped. Following his gut instinct he suspects the two incidents are connected.

    Director:Seymour Robbie
    Writer:Benjamin Masselink

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  18. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 5 - Trial Run for Death
    7.6/10(131 votes)

    S2:E5

    A race car driver gets caught cheating on his wife by his brother-in-law, and in order to keep his indiscretions secret he resorts to murder. Barnaby is hired to investigate by the father-in-law who thinks competitors killed his son.

    Director:Lawrence Dobkin
    Writer:Robert W. Lenski

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  19. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 24 - Foul Play
    7.6/10(110 votes)

    S2:E24

    The owner of a basketball team is informed that his star player once threw a game. The person who told him that, wants him to make sure that his team loses a game. So the owner kills him. Barnaby is hired by the man's wife who is the sister of the player to find him.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Calvin Clements Jr.

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  20. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 4 - Day of the Viper
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    S2:E4

    While investigating the death of a man bitten by a rattlesnake, Barnaby soon suspects that there is more than one snake involved...and it's one that wears cowboy boots and has a prison record.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Barry Oringer

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  21. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 10 - The Black Art of Dying
    7.4/10(128 votes)

    S2:E10

    A man dies under suspicious circumstances after being warned by a psychic and Barnaby Jones is hired to investigate. Barnaby doesn't buy the psychic mumbo-jumbo and suspects that once again money is at the root of all evil.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Mark Weingart

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  22. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 18 - A Gold Record for Murder
    7.4/10(135 votes)

    S2:E18

    The parents of an up-and-coming songwriter ask Barnaby for help in uncovering the truth after he dies of a heroin overdose.

    Director:George McCowan
    Writer:Larry Brody

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  23. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 1 - Blind Terror
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    S2:E1

    Barnaby's investigation into the disappearance of a young girl hinges on a roommate who may have witnessed what happened to her. But the roommate herself now suffers from hysterical blindness because of the traumatic event. Barnaby must find a way to crack the case before the roommate becomes the next victim.

    Director:Walter Grauman
    Writer:Robert M. Young

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  24. Barnaby Jones Season 2 Episode 20 - Rendezvous with Terror
    7.3/10(109 votes)

    S2:E20

    Barnaby is hired by a South American President to find his son who lives in LA. He finds him but learns he is also the Rebel leader, Javier he is presently at odds with.

    Director:Seymour Robbie
    Writer:Calvin Clements Jr.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Friends Till Death" is the best rated episode of "Barnaby Jones" season 2. It scored 8.4/10 based on 121 votes. Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Robert Heverly, it aired on 2/17/1974. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Dark Legacy".