Jake and the Fatman (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Jake and the Fatman is a drama, crime and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Jake and the Fatman stars William Conrad as Jason McCabe, Joe Penny as Jake Styles, Alan Campbell as Derek Mitchell and Bert Remsen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Jake and the Fatman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jake and the Fatman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jake and the Fatman tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jake and the Fatman (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jake and the Fatman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jake and the Fatman worth watching?
- Jake and the Fatman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jake and the Fatman?
- Jake and the Fatman stars William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Bert Remsen and Stu Nahan.
- When was Jake and the Fatman released?
- Jake and the Fatman was released in 1987.