Checkmate

Arguably the finest episode of the series, featuring guest star Peter Lorre as an ex-con criminal mastermind determined to wreak revenge on master criminologist Sebastian Cabot. An intricate series of cat and mouse moves between the two geniuses culminates in a surprise and ultimately poignant ending, befitting the episode title. This episode stresses the close friendships between the three detectives of CHECKMATE INCORPORATED as it contrasts with that of the brilliant, but soulless Lorre. Directing, writing and acting are all exemplary.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

Death Runs Wild

Episode 2

Interrupted Honeymoon

Episode 3

The Cyanide Touch

Episode 4

Lady on the Brink

Episode 5

Face in the Window

Episode 6

Runaway

Episode 7

Target: Tycoon

Episode 8

The Deadly Shadow

Episode 9

The Dark Divide

Episode 10

Moment of Truth

Episode 11

The Mask of Vengeance

Episode 12

The Murder Game

Episode 13

The Princess in the Tower

Episode 14

The Terror from the East

Episode 15

The Human Touch

Episode 16

Hour of Execution

Episode 17

Don't Believe a Word She Says

Episode 18

Laugh Till I Die

Episode 19

Between Two Guns

Episode 20

A Matter of Conscience

Episode 21

Melody for Murder

Episode 22

Phantom Lover

Episode 23

The Gift

Episode 24

One for the Book

Episode 25

The Paper Killer

Episode 26

Jungle Castle

Episode 27

The Deadly Silence

Episode 28

Goodbye Griff

Episode 30

Voyage Into Fear

Episode 31

Tight As a Drum

Episode 32

Death by Design

Episode 33

The Thrill Seeker

Episode 34

Hot Wind in a Cold Town

Episode 35

A Slight Touch of Venom

Episode 36

State of Shock