Episodes
Death Runs Wild
September 17, 1960
Story tells of a demented woman out to kill private eye Anthony George. The instrument of death, as it turned out, was, a wild stallion she stocked on her ranch. Her motive was revenge. On a previous case, the private eye had brought her lover to justice and the gas chamber.
Interrupted Honeymoon
September 24, 1960
The Cyanide Touch
October 1, 1960
Lady on the Brink
October 15, 1960
Checkmate comes to the aid of a woman with a traumatic past when it becomes evident that someone is trying to make it appear she's mentally unstable. discrediting her eye-witness testimony at a murder trial.
Face in the Window
October 22, 1960
Runaway
October 29, 1960
A girl shows up at Corey's apartment, claiming that she is running from someone who is trying to kill her. However, the detectives all find that nothing she has said checks out, including her numerous aliases, and that she's actually an heiress running from a controlling grandmother. But it does appear that the part about someone trying to kill her may be the truth.
Target: Tycoon
November 5, 1960
The Deadly Shadow
November 12, 1960
The Dark Divide
November 19, 1960
Barbara Rush plays a dual role in The dark divide. Why should Margaret Russell's life be threatened? Her aunt keeps getting phone calls from a woman named Nikki Garnett, threatening Margaret. What motive could the woman have?
Moment of Truth
November 26, 1960
The Mask of Vengeance
December 3, 1960
The Murder Game
December 17, 1960
Attorney Emory Olivant invites Corey, Sills and Dr. Hyatt to a party. Once all the guests have arrived, Olivant announces that they are going to play a game—a murder game in which he will be the killer.
The Princess in the Tower
December 31, 1960
The Terror from the East
January 7, 1961
The Human Touch
January 14, 1961
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.
Hour of Execution
January 21, 1961
Don't Believe a Word She Says
January 28, 1961
Laugh Till I Die
February 4, 1961
Between Two Guns
February 11, 1961
A Matter of Conscience
February 18, 1961
Melody for Murder
February 25, 1961
Phantom Lover
March 4, 1961
A woman believes her husband has killed her male friend, who can not be found. She hires Checkmate to investigate.
The Gift
March 11, 1961
Lola Tuscany, a temperamental lady soprano, is having premonitions of her death. After her concert she is almost poisoned and Checkmate Inc. is hired to keep her safe. Don Corey is skeptical, believing it is a publicity stunt, until he is nearly killed when a bomb explodes in the car he and Lola are driving in.
One for the Book
March 18, 1961
The Paper Killer
March 25, 1961
Jungle Castle
April 1, 1961
After two attempts on his life, big game hunter Lee Tabor brings Dr. Hyatt and Carl to his home in the Malayan jungle. He asks for their help in finding out which of his three house guests is trying to kill him.
The Deadly Silence
April 8, 1961
Goodbye Griff
April 15, 1961
""Ex-convict Griff Nolan is jealous because his wife Libby earns more as a magazine editor than he does as a mechanic. More domestic strife develops when Griff becomes jealous of Libby's boss Lewis Bates --- and buys a gun."" -- TV Guide
Voyage Into Fear
May 6, 1961
Tight As a Drum
May 13, 1961
Death by Design
May 20, 1961
Eve Arden, plays a fashion designer, worried that someone is out to destroy her and her business. Checkmate have two main suspects.
The Thrill Seeker
May 27, 1961
Hot Wind in a Cold Town
June 10, 1961
A Slight Touch of Venom
June 17, 1961
State of Shock
June 24, 1961
