Jake and the Fatman
Created by Dean Hargrove, David Angell, Joel Steiger
On CBS
A straightforward buddy-cop procedural built on the chemistry between a prosecutor and investigator, delivering weekly case resolution with modest stakes and reliable entertainment.
Jake and the Fatman is a television crime drama starring William Conrad as prosecutor J. L. "Fatman" McCabe and Joe Penny as investigator Jake Styles. The series ran on CBS for five seasons from 1987 to 1992. Diagnosis: Murder was a spin-off of this series.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Jake and the Fatman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Jake and the Fatman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Jake and the Fatman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jake and the Fatman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jake and the Fatman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
