# Where to watch Jake and the Fatman (1987) in the UK

> Jake and the Fatman (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1987  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T19:06:51.049Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Jake and the Fatman in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Jake and the Fatman in the UK?**

Jake and the Fatman (1987) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Are all seasons of Jake and the Fatman on the same service?**

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**Is Jake and the Fatman on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Jake and the Fatman is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/4521/jake-and-the-fatman-1987
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3WBkepiTwgemGDZadyJTV5SmS4l.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/4521/jake-and-the-fatman-1987.json

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