Father Dowling Episode Guide -1- NBC 1987 movie; series NBC 1/20/89-3/17/89; ABC 1/4/90-5/2/91 ============================================================= Compiled by Guidewriter (*) Title supplied by Dolores Scott (dolores_scott@tds.com) Date: Sept 19, 1998 This is for personal use only--not to be sold in any way. May be posted in the original text form at any 'free' site. Guidewriter site: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821 ------------------------------------------------------------- Please do not ask for tapes. Post to alt.video.tape-trading alt.video.tape-trading is a Usenet newsgroup. Search for it at http://www.dejanews.com or use your news reader. ============================================================= Currently rerunning on PAXNET, Monday-Friday at 11pm PT Look in your listings to find the channel (broadcast and cable). Developed for television by Dean Hargrove & Joel Steiger Executive Producers: Fred Silverman & Dean Hargrove Based on characters from the books by Ralph McInerny Theme Music: Dick De Benedictis Cast: Father Frank Dowling.........Tom Bosley Sister Steve.................Tracy Nelson Father Phil Prestwick........James Stephens Marie Brody..................Mary Wickes 11/30/87 Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery -- 2 hours Father Dowling is in charge at St.Michael's Church in Chicago. Investigation of a parishioner's death leads Father Dowling and Sister Steve to a powerful politician and a syndicate matriarch. w. Donald E. Westlake d. Christopher Hibler music by Artie Kane Patricia Erdain..............Susan Blakely Senator Erdain...............Leslie Nielson Chris Robinson...............Peter Scolari Maria Pello..................Sada Thompson Andy Moore...................Kevin Crowley Lisa Robinson................Holly Fulger Kate (special)...............Stella Stevens Lt. Phil Keegan..............Robert Prescott Sergeant.....................? Mark Arnott .............................Mike Nussbaum Sloan........................Guy Fricano Head of Security.............Joe Greco Bishop MacNee................Ted Liss Jane.........................Sarah Long Bank Officer.................Jack McLaughlin-Gray Pool Player #1...............Miguel Nino Plant Manager................Greg Noonan Bank Guard...................Sam Sanders Swat Team Head...............Michael Skewer Perpetrator..................Richard Wharton ------------------------Season 1 ---------------------------- 1/20/89 The Case of the Missing Body -- 2 hour series debut A parish priest-cum-sleuth teams with a street-smart nun to solve crimes. In the opener, they probe the disappearance of a body from the place it was discovered--outside Father Dowling's confessional. w. Rob Gilmer d. Christopher Hibler music by Joel Rosenbaum & Arthur Kempel Agent Parker.................Kiel Martin Jessica Ford.................Barbara Stock Sgt.Fulton...................Ed O'Brien Vincent Telman...............Robert Walden Claudia Jericho..............Jennifer Edwards Phillip Jericho..............Charles Lucia (part 1) Bishop.......................Bill Morey Other Mrs. Jericho...........Leslie Neale Doorman......................Jim Ruttman Fenton.......................Norm Silver 1/27/89 The Man Who Came To Dinner A murder witness pursued by the killer takes refuge at St. Michael's and enlists the help of a woman he once almost married--Steve. w. Diana Kopald Marcus d. Alan Cooke Sister Agnes.................Harriet Nelson (grandmother) Jack.........................William R.Moses Doug.........................John Slattery Carter.......................Granville Van Dusen Buyer........................John Fujicka 2/17/89 What Do You Call A Call Girl Mystery A prostitute who vowed to reform is murdered, but Father Dowling doesn't think the prime suspect--her fiance-- committed the crime. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin Robert Malone................Don Reilly Det. McGuire (special).......Michael C. Gwynne William Gardner..............Ed Winter Eric Becker (special)........David L. Lander Judge Karnes (special).......James Noble Marcella Woolridge...........Sherilyn Wolter Detective Clancy.............Regina Krueger Sal..........................Rich Beale 2/24/89 The Case of the Mafia Priest A hitman dressed as a priest shoots a couple and Father John is accused. During the investigation, the real identity of Father John is revealed. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin music by Joel Rosenbaum City Hall Guard...............Henry G. Sanders Mr. Corbini..(special)........Louis Guss Peter Luciani.................John Aprea Douglas' Girl.................? Lindsay Frost John Luciani..................Martin Hewitt ..............................Andreas Katsulas Paul Guilliamo................Jimmy Stathis Sgt. Clancy...................Regina Krueger Karnes........................Brick Karnes Bernice.......................Dulcie Camp Marge.........................Sheila Traister Cathy Luciani.................Deborah Wakeham ..............................J.W. Smith D.A.Douglas...................Joseph Whipp Jerry Brooks..................Richard Yniguez Chris Luciani.................Ramy Zada Mark..........................J.D. Hall Soldier #1....................Harrison Le Duke 3/3/89 The Face In The Mirror Dowling's evil half-brother--a dead ringer for the good father-- is as accomplished a thief as Dowling is a detective. w. Robert Hamilton d. Alan Cooke music by Dick DeBenedictis and Arthur Kempel Blane Dowling................Tom Bosley Arlene.......................Diane Ladd Rawling......................Michael Halsey Ted..........................Malcolm Danare Shari........................Susan Edwards Cardinal.....................Wiley Harker Sean.........................Robert Torth Brown........................Fran Bauer Pete.........................Rich Beall Gus..........................Gary Giem Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger 3/10/89 The Pretty Baby Mystery Dowling and Steve search for the mother of an abandoned infant--and find a kidnapping plot. w. Robert Hamilton d. Charles S. Dubin story by Susan Woollen music by Joel Rosenbaum Laura......(special).........Jenny Robertson Charles......................Casey Biggs DiMarco......................Tom Silardi Marge........................Pam Ward Sharon.......................Rebecca Staab Mr. Phillips.................Paul Tuerpe FBI Agent....................Tupper Cullum Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger --------------------- Season 2 -------------------------------- 2-1. The Visiting Priest Mystery 1/4/90 Return: A hitman disguised as a priest visits the parish and Dowling and Steve must see through his charade before thwarting his evil mission. w. David Hoffman & Leslie Daryl Zurg d. Christopher Hibler Damon........................Anthony La Paglia Malko........................Nathan Davis Harvey Gorsky................Danny Dayton Teresa Gorsky................Lezlie Deane .............................Charles Guardino .............................Scott Lincoln Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger 2-2. The Exotic Dancer Mystery 1/11/90 The investigation of an exotic dancer's death leads Dowling and Steve to a crooked gambling ring with a plan to strip a wealthy mobster of a load of cash. Steve poses as a card dealer in the casino. w. Robert Schlitt d. Christopher Hibler story by Dean Hargrove & Joyce Burditt Harlan Brock.................Lewis Van Bergen Carl Maxwell.................Xander Berkley Alex Sawyer..................Michael des Barres Marilyn Kemp.................Elyssa Davalos Bodyguard #2.................Paul Burrillo .............................Robert Torti Mechanic.....................Gary Giem Willis.......................Matt Landers Bodyguard #1.................Harrison Le Duke Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger 2-3. The Sanctuary Mystery 1/18/90 Steve's delinquent brother (Stephen Dorff) seeks sanctuary at St.Michael's after he's named the prime suspect in a murder. w. Robert Schlitt d. Christopher Hibler story by Jim McGrath Off. Yates...................Justin Lord Capt. Hayden.................Robert Clohessy Anita........................Lisa Mende Lou..........................Kevin McDermott Manager......................Nicholas Mele Tammy........................Carol Bogart Mark Oskowski................Stephen Dorff 2-4. The Stone Killer Mystery 1/25/90 Someone takes a shot at Dowling, and the culprit appears to be an angry ex-con Dowling helped send up the river on a murder rap. w. Jim McGrath d. Ron Satlof story by Doc Barnett Jesse Gallagher..............Todd Allen Lt. Fleming..................Yaphet Kotto Judge Larkin.................Tim O'Connor Cindy........................? Cynthia Bain Mrs. Burnham.................? Lauree Berger Bartender....................? Tony Colitti Cop #1.......................Art Edler DA Sam Burnham...............Paul Gleason .............................Glen Giem .............................Robert Schuch 2-5. The Woman Scorned Mystery 2/1/90 It's a case of mistaken identity and murder as Dowling is framed for the killing of a cosmetics tycoon (Barbara Rhoades) who was jilted by Dowling's con-artist twin brother. w. Richard DeRoy d. Seymour Robbie Bill Taylor..................Steven Culp Kevin Kriess.................Scott Hoxby Receptionist.................Leigh Reyburn Matron.......................Brenda Thomson Matron #2....................Dulcie Camp .............................Ron Orbach Daphne Dumont (special)......Barbara Rhoades Frank/Blane..................David Richards Blonde.......................Natalie Riley Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger 2-6. The Ghost of a Chance Mystery 2/8/90 An heiress fresh out of the sanitarium is spooked by the ghost of her late father, but Dowling thinks the spirit is more high-tech than otherworldly. Carol........................Lisa Langlois Hopkins......................David Spielberg Dr. Latimer..................Michael Durrell 2-7. The Blindman's Bluff Mystery 2/15/90 Steve is bluffed into feeling compassion for a blind man, who makes her his unwitting accomplice in a theft and the blackmail of a prominent parishioner. Nick.........................Bruce Abbott Sam..........................Gianni Russo Bowles.......................Arthur Rosenberg Pearson......................John Nance 2-8. The Falling Angel Mystery 2/22/90 An apparently heaven-sent man visits Dowling and Steve at St. Michael's to warn them that one of their parishioners has mob connections. w. Dean Hargrove & Joyce Burditt d. James Frawley music by Bruce Babcock Michael (angel)..............James McEachin Rick McMasters...............Timothy Gibbs Tony Lakka...................Victor Argo Sarah........................Lisa Waltz Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger .............................Sal Landi Burt.........................Pat Mahoney Henchman #1..................J.R. Ryan 2-9. The Perfect Couple Mystery 3/8/90 Dowling steps into the affairs of a suspected philanderer whose nuptuals he performed one year ago and stumbles into an FBI investigation targeting the man. w. Doc Barnett d. Ron Satlof music by Dick De Benedictis & Arthur Kempel Tom Bascomb..................Todd Merrill Laurie Bascomb...............Stacy Edwards O'Grady......................Brenda Strong Mr. Vance...(special)........George Coe Flora........................Annie Golden FBI Man......................Michael Ayr Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger Phil Spaulding...............Jack Bannon Building Manager.............Michael K. Osborn Gate Guard...................Frank Noel, Jr. 2-10. The Confidence Mystery 3/15/90 A con man takes Prestwick for thousands in charity funds, while also plotting to steal a relic that Prestwick is to return to Romania. w. Gerry Conway d. James Frawley music by Dick De Benedictis & Arthur Kempel Leo Chaplin/Max..............Stanley Kamel Rex Berman...................Ed Lauter Willis.......................Brian Libby Sol..........................Sidney Miller Otto.........................Stefan Gierasch Sgt Clancy...................Regina Krueger Bank Officer.................Mimi Wickliff Jay Jay......................Richie Castro Charisse.....................Yasmeen Barnes Collins......................Eric Lorentz 2-11. The Solid Gold Headache Mystery 3/29/90 A wealthy parishioner has left his estate in the trust of Steve for distribution to 'worthy' causes and Marie is kidnapped and held for ransom which just equals the trust. w. Richard DeRoy d. Charles S. Dubin music by Bruce Babcock Harold Hemmings, Jr..........Terrence E. McNally Justine Hemmings.............Valerie Mahaffey Jake Hemmings................Tom Isbell Selman.......................Robert Viharo Alice Carmichael.............Amzie Strickland Dolph........................Scott Kraft Sgt. Clancy..................Regina Krueger Trudy........................Rainbow Harvest Fahnestock...................Richard Jury Nurse........................Wendelin Harston Sara.........................Jane Taylor Attorney.....................David Richards 2-12. The Legacy Mystery 4/12/90 Someone's stealing art treasures that once belonged to a wealthy family, and Dowling has an idea who's doing it, but not why. w. Gerry Conway d. Russ Mayberry story by Dean Hargrove & Joyce Burditt music by Dick De Benedictis Jonathan Cabot..(special)....Robin Thomas Barbara Cabot................Annette Marin Harry de Sousa...............J.E. Freeman Mrs. Howard..................Cecile Walker (not seen) Foster.......................Simon Templeman Secretary....................Wanda Moore Franz Bauer..................Curt Lowens Sgt Clancy...................Regina Krueger 2-13. The Passionate Painter Mystery 4/26/90 Sombody wants an eccentric painter rubbed out, and Dowling and Steve canvass possible suspects. w. Doc Barnett and David Hoffman & Leslie Daryl Zerg d. Seymour Robbie music by Dick De Benedictis & Arthur Kempel Harry Gulliver...............Bob Dishy Iris Blackman................Candy Clark Angelo Capelli...............Jack Kehler Dennis Cray..................Roscoe Lee Browne Doctor Greenberg.............Roger L. Simon Marshall Hewitt..............Joe Horvath Fire Marshal.................Ray Blunk ---------------------- Season 3 ----------------------------- 3-1. The Royal Mystery 9/20/90 Steve does the noble thing by switching places with a royal look-a-like who wants to be with her rocker beau, but the false front presents regal danger for the masquerading Steve when someone wants to "take out" the princess she's posing as. w. Gerry Conway d. Christopher Hibler music by Dick De Benedictis Princess Cara................Tracy Nelson Gloria.......................Francesca Buller Mrs. Gibbons.................Sarah Douglas Sir Robert...................David McCullum Louis Vale...................Mike Genovese Detective Clancy.............Regina Krueger Sean.........................Thomas Calabro Stuart.......................Barry Sattels (additional cast was unreadable) Katie Mitchell, Brian Brophy, Anthony (?) 3-2. The Medical Mystery 9/27/90 Dowling checks into the hospital for minor surgery, where he's soon operating on the assumption that he witnessed a murder while in a semi-conscious state. w. Jeri Taylor d. James Frawley music by Bruce Babcock Dr. Dean Dixon................Craig Richard Nelson Dr. Brent Riley...............Steven Anderson Dr. Carl Boxwell..............James Staley Nurse Eunice..................Carolyn Seymour Tony Newton...................Robert V. Barron Eddie Bell, Jr................Benny Grant Chip..........................Greg Collins Candy Striper.................Shannon Beaty Intern........................David Knell Driver #1 ....................Richard Grove Driver #2.....................Patrick Lee James Mission Priest................Daniel Feraldo Scrub Nurse...................Belinda Balaski Nurse.........................Gail Cameron Unreadable: Pamela ?Conant, Jack Kauffman 3-3. The Devil and the Deep 10/4/90 Steve makes a deal with a devilish figure (Michael Champion) to save her brother's soul, but it's up to Dowling to save Steve's. w. Dean Hargrove & Joyce Burditt d. Christopher Hibler music by Dick DeBenedictis Harry Deal...................Michael Champion Sergeant Clancy..............Regina Krueger Dr. Simon....................Joe Dorsey Janie........................Michelle Little Mr. Underwood's Secretary....Anne T. Haney Eddie........................Steven Flynn Ronald.......................Jerry Rector Roland.......................Jeff Rector Floor Nurse..................Beth Hogan Judge Roy Bean...............John Malloy 3-4. The Showgirl Mystery 10/18/90 A wealthy entrepreneur steals the heart of Steve's friend Jillian (Ely Pouget), a nightclub singer who also has a huge inheritance to lose. w. James Harmon Brown & Barbara Esensten d. Christopher Hibler Daniel Trask.................Robin Strand Dr. James Palmer.............Mitchell Laurence Lt. Ed Morgan................Bill Macy Jillian......................Ely Pouget Dupre........................Ray Buktenica Claudia Marshall, RN.........Brenda Bakke Olsen........................Robert Clotworthy Horace Johnson...............Edwin Wallace Williams Waiter.......................Brian MacAndrew Croupier.....................Miguel Marcott Lewis........................Macha Foley 3-5. The Movie Mystery 10/25/90 Art imitates life on the set of a TV show about a sleuthing priest and his nun sidekick, when the show's tyrannical director is murdered on location at St.Michael's. Mark Tannen..................John Fury Sarah Soames.................Michele Scarabell Brian Cahill.................Phillip Charles MacKensie 3-6. The Undercover Nun Mystery 11/1/90 An undercover agent posing as a nun is murdered at Steve's old convent, where Steve is staying to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of her Mother Superior. Mother Margaret..............Fionnula Flannagan Sam McCauley.................John Vernon Murphy.......................Amy Steel 3-7. The Murder Weekend Mystery 11/8/90 Dowling and Steve attend a "murder mystery weekend" at the home of a famous mystery novelist, but the proceedings take an unexpected twist when the host himself is done in. Lindsey Quinn................Doran Clark Drake........................Jim Beaver Jack Patton..................Scott Marlowe 3-8. The Reasonable Doubt 11/15/90 A murder defendant's case ends in a mistrial when Dowling is the lone juror with reasonable doubt about her guilt. Lenny Rothstein..............Robert Ginty Karen Howard.................Katherine Moffat DA...........................David Selbury 3-9. The Vanishing Victim Mystery (*) 11/29/90 Dowling stumbles onto what appears to be the kidnapping of a woman by her cousin, who runs the family root-beer business. Lucy Aspell..................Juli Donald Sybil Aspell.................Linda Kelsey Paul Aspell..................Robert Nadir Lt. Foster...................Dick O'Neill 3-10. The Christmas Mystery (*) 12/13/90 There's a murder attempt on a woman who has left her son in the temporary care of St. Michael's and the search for the culprit leads to a department store on Christmas Eve. Wendy Martin.................Anne Kerry Ford Brian Martin.................Christian Cousins Pulver.......................J.C. Quinn Brewster.....................Robert Rothwell 3-11. The Fugitive Priest 1/3/91 Dowling is on the lam after being framed for a bank heist by his evil twin brother, Blaine. Lou..........................Don Yesso Clancy.......................Regina Krueger Arnie........................Ebbe Roe Smith Mrs. Hudson..................Natalija Nogulich 3-12. The Substitute Sister 1/10/91 Dowling and Steve suspect that something's just not quite right when a woman shows up at the rectory claiming to be Sister Steve. Lauren.......................Kari Lizer Bruno........................S.A. Griffin Rice.........................Charles Chioffi Packer.......................Michael C. Gwynne Vicky........................Lauren Leigh Hughes Dr. Wallace..................Emily Yancy 3-13. The Missing Witness Mystery (*) 1/17/91 Dowling takes a peek into what appears to be an open-and-shut case of murder by a businessman who swears to Dowling he didn't do it. Bailey.......................Charles Frank Suzanne......................Kerrie Keane Edith........................Jenny O'Hara Michele......................Lycia Naff Preston......................H.Richard Greene 3-14. The Prodigal Son Mystery 1/31/91 A man's accused of murdering his mistress after confessing his adultery to Dowling and revealing that he's the son Dowling never knew he had. Tim..........................John Rubenstein Malone.......................Michael McRae Jimmy C......................Vincent Guastaferro Little Old Lady..............Dona Hardy 3-15. The Moving Target Mystery (*) 2/7/91 A hit man who doesn't have the heart to carry out his contract gives Dowling palpitations when he warns him that someone wants him dead. Lt. Foster...................Dick O'Neill Judge Allsburg...............Byron Morrow Sen. McMillan................John Christy Ewing DA Robeson...................Tom Crowl 3-16. The Priest Killer Mystery 2/14/91 It appears that a serial killer is targeting priests staying at St. Michael's. Kane.........................Bill Moseley Father Baker.................Marc Siegler Father MacElroy..............Eugene H. Roche Father Crisp.................Mark Herrier Father Pike..................Roger Aaron Brown 3-17. The Mummy's Curse Mystery 2/21/91 Dowling's probe of a museum curator's death uncovers forgery and a mummy's curse. 3-18. The Monkey Business Mystery 3/7/91 Dead time for Bonzo? A murder at the zoo has Dowling and Steve going ape trying to prove the innocence of the prime suspect--an amiable chimpanzee. w. Doc Barnett d. Peter Ellis music by Peter Myers Emily........................Vanessa Bell Calloway Mac Reynolds.................Tim Grimm Peck..........(special)......Dan O'Herlihy .............................Ethan Phillips Detective Clancy.............Regina Krueger .............................John Apicella Mrs. Wiley...................Mary Margaret Humes Guard........................Joseph Medalis Mime Artist..................Jody St. Michael 3-19. The Hard-boiled Mystery 3/28/91 An unpublished novel about a tough-as-nails priest detective of the 30's could give Dowling the clues he needs to uncover the truth behind a closed murder case and find the killer of the manuscript's author. w. Michael Reaves d. James Frawley story by Robert Schlitt & Michael Reaves music by Bruce Babcock Howard/Anthony...............Tim Ryan Joyce/Judith.................Laurie Holden Laidlaw/Stackpole.(special)..Kevin McCarthy Rich Vincent.................Donald E. Westlake Nick Cortland/"Big Ed" Franklin...Robert Miranda Detective Clancy.............Regina Krueger Detective Lawson.............Francis X. McCarthy Psychiatrist.................James Frawley Nurse........................Jacky deHaviland Thug.........................Ron Gilbert 3-20. The Malibu Mystery 4/4/91 On a trip to the coast, Dowling and Steve rock L.A. trying to clear a music star's assistant, who's confessed to a murder they know he didn't commit. w. Wayne Berwick & Gerry Conway d. Christopher Hibler story by Wayne Berwick Max Donovan..................Rod McCary Laurie Kidd (special)........Patricia Charbonneau Jennifer.....................Amy Lynne Ron Baylor...................Stanley Kamel Pete.........................? Robert Bauer Moe Parker...................? James Healy L.A.Detective................Richard Riehle Vickie.......................Debbie A. Monahan Eddie........................? David Anthony Marshall Mrs. Connell.................Beth Cloniger Mayo Security Guard...............Allen Rice Policeman....................Roman Cisneros 3-21. The Consulting Detective Mystery 4/25/91 It's elementary. Dowling doubles is deductive powers while investigating a murder by consulting with his mentor, Sherlock Holmes, whom only he can see. w. Gerry Conway d. Sharron Miller story by Dean Hargrove & Gerry Conway music by Bruce Babcock Gable........................Kurt Fuller Barone.......................Patrick Kilpatrick Kawecki......................Kevin Scannell Stu..........................Timothy Stack Maggie.......................Susan Krebs Ghost of Sherlock Holmes.....Rupert Frazier (special) Detective Clancy.............Regina Krueger .............................Richard Roat Lloyd Easton.................Emory Bass Werner.......................Richie Allan Security Guard...............Biff Yeager 3-22. The Joyful Noise Mystery (postponed from 1/24/91) 5/2/91 Dowling's look into the murder of a drug-addicted jazz musician leads to an investigation of an assassination plot against a political candidate. w. Joyce Burditt d. Bob Bralver story by Dean Hargrove & Joyce Burditt Rev. Johnson.(special).......Ivan Dixon Keith Johnson................Keith Amos Brad Winfield (special)......Richard Lawson Gordon Powell................Bruce A. Young Michael Dalton...............Jack Bannon Lt. Johnson..................L.A. Preston Hitman.......................Jeffrey Josephson Sherry.......................Kelly Jo Minter Maurice......................Billy "Sly" Williams Boss #1......................Richard Del Monte ---------------------End of Series----------------------------