Midnight Caller

NBC (ended 1991)
  • Season 3
    • Ep 23
      City of Lost Souls (3)
      5/17/91
      9.8
      Closing in on the answers to Sonny's death leads to connections to the candidates and the issue of the homeless, which in turn causes Jack to become the target of an assassin.
    • Ep 22
      City of Lost Souls (2)
      5/10/91
      9.5
      Jack pursues the death of his friend, who had been homeless for many years. In his search for answers to Sonny's death he goes undercover on the streets and meets up with the hierarchy of the street dwellers. Jack's pursuits may cost him his job, as a young upstart in the Castleman dynasty covers his show without a problem.moreless
    • Ep 21
      City of Lost Souls (1)
      5/3/91
      9.5
      The Castlemans are pressuring KJCM to take a stand in the upcoming election, Jack is greeted by his supposed daughter, and his high school friend is murdered.
    • Ep 20
      The Leopard
      4/26/91
      9.4
      Jack and Nikki find themselves as proxies in a poker game; Jack's father's life is at stake.
    • Ep 19
      A Cry in the Night
      4/19/91
      8.8
      KJCM's security guard is charged with murdering his son. Jack gets involved because the guard is suing KJCM for the advice he claims he received from Jack in how to deal with the drug problem in his family.
    • Ep 18
      The Loneliest Number
      4/12/91
      8.7
      Jack's troubled young sister shows up on his doorstep. She and Deacon become emotionally involved and Jack struggles with the relationship.
    • Ep 17
      The Added Starter
      4/5/91
      8.7
      A frequent caller to the show witnesses a murder; however no one believes her because the crime scene is cleaned up before the cops get there. She turns to Jack for help, protection, and comfort.
    • Ep 16
      Blood Ties
      3/1/91
      8.7
      Jack struggles with his opinion of deadbeat dads and with giving his "Little Brother" a positive start with his father who is making an effort to reform himself.
    • Ep 15
      Can't Say N-N-No
      2/15/91
      8.6
      Jack and Nikki's tenuous friendship is tested when he questions her involvement with an ex-boyfriend, who has a substance abuse problem.
    • Ep 14
      Play Blotto... and Die
      2/8/91
      8.8
      A former snitch seeks Jack's help in collecting his lotto winnings. He's in the witness protection program, and he's not a very popular citizen in San Francisco! When Jack isn't successful, the would-be millionaire approaches various familiar faces to attempt to retrieve the prize.
    • Ep 13
      Uninvited Guests
      2/1/91
      8.8
      When Zymak's relationship with an immigration officer seems to be clouding his judgment in a murder investigation, Jack becomes involved at the request of one of the deceased person's relatives.
    • Ep 12
      Her Dirty Little Secret
      1/25/91
      8.6
      Jack recognizes a woman who has been missing for years and in his pursuit of her he uncovers that she intentionally disappeared to avoid beatings from cop husband.
    • Ep 11
      That's Amoré
      1/4/91
      8.9
      Jack's associate in the underworld seeks his assistance in locating his restaurant's kidnapped chef. The story turns out to be of a personal nature between the kidnapper and his hostage.
    • Ep 10
      With Malice Towards One
      12/14/90
      9.6
      Jack tells Nikki about a situation he and Devon were trapped in a year ago, in which a vengeful ex-con and his gang kidnapped Devon in order to lure Jack to a payback situation.
    • Ep 9
      Home to Roost
      8.5
      A friend of Jack's, a Vietnam War veteran, is accused by a Vietnamese man of being involved in the massacre of his village. Jack's friend denies involvements and the Vietnamese kidnaps him. He wants Jack to air the "trial" of his friend on his show.
    • Ep 8
      Ryder on the Storm
      8.8
      Jack tries to help out his radio hero from his youth by trying to convince Nikki to give him a job. Jack seems blind to the man's obvious faults and self-destructive actions.
    • Ep 7
      Life Without Possibility (2)
      9.5
      The convicts demand Jack broadcast their side of the story via KJCM, Deacon gets an interview with the prisoner on the outside, and Jack meets up with the prisoner with a bone to pick.
    • Ep 6
      Life Without Possibility (1)
      9.4
      Nikki shows who's the new boss by insisting Jack cover a prison riot near San Francisco. Jack arrives at the prison and becomes part of a chosen delegation to go inside and witness the atrocities the convicts are rebelling against. Unknowingly, Jack becomes the target of one of the inmates, who has a personal score to settle.moreless
    • Ep 5
      Sale Away (2)
      10/26/90
      9.2
      Devon struggles with the sale of KJCM, wanting to ensure that her employees are well taken care of. She and Jack continue to lock horns, until push comes to shove in the delivery room! Jack has to decide whether to stay on at KJCM or move on to greener pastures.
    • Ep 4
      Ain't Too Proud to Beg (1)
      10/19/90
      9.4
      Jack is offered a new job, which he considers as Devon prepares to sell KJCM and move to Tahiti with the father of her child. We are introduced to Nikki Malloy in this episode and the prospective new owners of KJCM. Jack and Devon deal with their imminent separation by arguing with each other every chance they can get.moreless
    • Ep 3
      Old Friends
      10/12/90
      8.7
      When Jack's surrogate father dies suddenly, Jack, with the help of Deacon, begins investigating the home where he had been living.
    • Ep 2
      The Language Barrier
      10/5/90
      8.8
      After Billy is attacked in North Beach, AKA "Little Italy", Jack looks into the matter. He finds a war waiting to happen between the Chinese and the Italians, which appears to have been sparked by the death of a Chinese man.
    • Ep 1
      The Class of 1980
      9/28/90
      9.3
      Devon hosts a "Bachelor Auction", with Jack as the main attraction and her college classmates show up to support her. When friends start turning up dead, Jack investigates. Only the evidence begins to lead him and the police to his new girlfriend, another classmate of Devon's.
  • Season 2
    • Ep 22
      Nighthawk's Got the Blues
      9.4
      Jack is haunted by the memory of Tina as her birthday approaches. His friends try to offer their help and comfort, but Jack seems to have lost way especially the reasons he helps others.
    • Ep 21
      The Hostage Game
      9.0
      Jack gets a call from an old friend, Kevin, who has seized the Colombian embassy. He explains that his brother is on the hijacked plane and the hijackers are claiming to be from Colombia.
    • Ep 20
      Protection
      8.8
      When one of Jack's old informants, who is in witness protection, has his home attacked, he seeks Jack's help. Jack promises to help him protect his family and begins looking into how he was found. Jack finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that reaches deep into the government.
    • Ep 19
      Three for the Money
      4/3/90
      8.4
      When Jack's younger brother is framed for stealing, Jack's father comes to his rescue. They along with Willi must find the artifact and return it to their owner.
    • Ep 18
      Wrong Side of the Wall
      8.7
      When C.W. Blanchard is released from prison after being incarcerated for most of his life, he finds adjusting to the life outside is more difficult than he imagined. Jack tries to help him to stay out of prison.
    • Ep 17
      The Reverend Soundbite
      3/6/90
      8.3
      When Zymak comes under fire based on alleged police brutality issues, Jack stands up in defense of his friend. A local minister makes this a very public issue and making matters worse, Zymak can't disclose his alibi.
    • Ep 16
      A Snitch in Time (2)
      9.2
      Jack and Deacon work together to clear Jack's name and find out the truth behind the accident.
    • Ep 15
      A Snitch in Time (1)
      8.9
      While Jack is driving Devon's car, there is a hit and run accident. Jack and Devon's car are identified as the culprits and Jack is arrested. This leads Jack into becoming involved with a thief and her plan.

    • Ep 14
      Kid Salinas
      9.0
      Jack takes on the exploitation of illegal immigrants in the sporting world when he decides to help a boxer who is be taken advantage by his promoter because he is an illegal alien.
    • Ep 13
      Planes
      8.7
      A young boy is abandoned by his parents and finds shelter with a band of street thieves.
    • Ep 12
      Based on a True Story
      1/16/90
      8.8
      Jack and Billy help citizens to survive an earthquake. They also assist callers in finding loved ones through the show. Devon finds herself in trouble and Zymak must find his family.

    • Ep 11
      Do You Believe in Miracles?
      8.5
      When statue of the baby Jesus is taken from St. Michael's Cathedral. The family who donated the statue is a member of the mob and they are looking for their own justice. Jack asks his listeners to help him track down the statue and the thief before the mob finds them.moreless
    • Ep 10
      Blame It on Midnight
      9.4
      During a show, a woman calls to discuss her life; she is being abused by her husband and is afraid that he may kill her. Jack and this woman run into each other and they begin a romantic relationship. Her husband reappears and Jack ends up the prime suspect in a murder investigation.moreless
    • Ep 9
      Blood Red
      8.7
      Jack helps Deacon's girlfriend in resolving some gambling debts and in the process of the investigation finds out she is involved in and an art forgery scam.
    • Ep 8
      End of Innocence
      9.0
      A mother goes to jail after she refuses to reveal where her daughter is living. She believes her ex-husband has been abusing their daughter and sends the daughter into hiding. Jack gets involved in the hopes of helping the mother and her daughter.
    • Ep 7
      Someone to Love
      11/14/89
      9.8
      Jack discovers that Tina Cassidy is losing her battle with AIDS. Jack goes to her bedside and remembers their life together.
    • Ep 6
      Take Back the Streets
      8.8
      A San Francisco neighborhood is plagued by drugs and the problems created by drugs. Jack's show becomes a forum from the people of this neighborhood to get their message out.
    • Ep 5
      Watching Me, Watching You
      9.6
      A man begins to stalk Devon which forces her and Jack to re-examine their relationship.
    • Ep 4
      Mercy Me
      9.0
      Jack discusses the issues surrounding euthanasia during his show. This hits close to home for Jack as the son of his friend is on life support.
    • Ep 3
      Evil is Live Spelled Backward (2)
      8.7
      The call-in killer kidnaps Devon which brings Jack and Zymak back together. They work together to save Devon and to find the reason behind the killers.
    • Ep 2
      Evil is Live Spelled Backward (1)
      8.3
      Jack receives several calls regarding on-air murders and locations of dead bodies. Jack's believes that this is a serial killer at work. Lieutenant Zymak does want to believe that it is a serial killer.
    • Ep 1
      Tarnished Shield
      8.7
      The son-in-law of Jack's former mentor from the police force commits suicide after calling in on Jack's show. This man was a police officer and Jack finds himself involved in the efforts of the family to understand why. This leads to questions about that job and some of his former colleagues the ethics of some fellow officers.moreless
  • Season 1
    • Ep 16
      Blues for Mr. Charlie
      5/8/89
      8.5
      Jack discusses the issues surrounding gun control during his show, in which he talks with a store owner about protecting himself. This store owner ends up shooting someone and places the blame on Jack.
    • Ep 15
      Wait Until Midnight
      5/2/89
      8.6
      A blind woman calls the police because she suspects a murder took place in the building in which she lives. She was talking to Jack by phone at the time of the incident. When the police arrive there is no evidence to support her allegations that anything happened.
    • Ep 14
      Baby Chase
      8.9
      A doctor has her infant daughter is taken while she is helping a man on the street. The kidnapper is a young woman with some mental health issues and the baby has some serious medical issues of her own. Jack elicits the help of his listeners to help track down the young woman and the baby before it is too late.moreless
    • Ep 13
      Ethan's Call
      8.9
      Jack's former partner, Rusty's son, Ethan calls Jack to tell him he has run away from home. Jack, who still feels guilty and responsible for Rusty's death, feels obligated to help out if he can.
    • Ep 12
      The Fall
      3/28/89
      8.9
      A mother calls Jack to help her son and her neighborhood to get rid of the drugs. This neighborhood is where Jack began his career as a patrolman.
    • Ep 11
      Promise to a Dead Man
      9.2
      Jack is sucked in to an old unsolved murder case from forty years ago. This case is one of San Francisco's most celebrated cases and ends up having an impact in Jack's life.
    • Ep 10
      Twelve Gauge
      9.5
      A man calls Jack's show as he sits waiting for his girlfriend to come. He plans to murder her and then kill himself. The police and Jack are racing against the clock to find this home and save the woman.
    • Ep 9
      Fathers and Sins
      9.9
      Jack's has not seen his father in over 25 years and his father comes back into his life. Devon and her father do not get along and then he suffers a heart attack. They both must find ways to forge new relationships with their fathers.
    • Ep 8
      No Exit
      8.7
      A girl who ran away from home gets involved in prostitution. She calls into Jack's show looking for help in leaving this life and her pimp behind. Soon Jack discovers that the pimp is involved in other illegal markets as well.
    • Ep 7
      Trash Radio
      8.9
      Jack is being attacked by a jealous competitor over an old Internal Affairs investigation from when Jack was on the police force, in which he was found not guilty.
    • Ep 6
      The Execution of John Saringo
      10
      The Nighthawk and his crew are invited to broadcast live from death row at a local prison. Jack, Devon and Billy follow an inmate during his final hours of life.
    • Ep 5
      Bank Job
      8.6
      Jack goes into a bank and finds himself in the middle of a botched bank robbery. Now he is a hostage try to earn the freedom of everyone inside the bank.
    • Ep 4
      Payback
      12/20/88
      9.3
      A female officer is wounded and her partner is killed. She is an old friend of Jack's and they seek comfort from each other. She is the only witness to the killing of her partner and Jack finds himself in the crossfire when the killers come after her.
    • Ep 3
      After It Happened
      12/13/88
      9.1
      Tina Cassidy an old girlfriend of Jack's informs him that she has AIDS. Jack decides that he needs to find out who is responsible and is surprised that the message of safe sex being ignored. He discusses this important topic on his show in the hopes of enlightening the public and finding the man who is responsible for Tina's situation.moreless
    • Ep 2
      But Not for Me
      1/1/88
      7.7
      Jack receives a phone call from a man stating he is holding a suspected murderer in his personal custody. He continues to use Jack's show as a forum for his demands.
    • Ep 1
      Conversations with an Assassin
      10/25/88
      8.6
      Jack Killian retires from the San Francisco Police Department after accidentally shooting his partner. He is offered a job as a late night talk radio host. A serial killer begins calling Jack which pulls Jack back into the crime fighting world.