Name: Crazy like a Fox
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1984-12-30
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Jack Warden, John Rubinstein, Penny Peyser, Robby Kiger

Your dad's a disaster PI who keeps 'borrowing' your legal career. Chaos ensues.

Boomer dad energySan Francisco sassCozy crimes

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 2 • Episode 22

Latest

A Fox at the Races

May 3, 1986

Harrison is introduced to the competitive world of horse racing when he is given a share in a thoroughbred. He needs to discover who is behind a murderous plot to kill the racehorse in time.

Overview

Comedy Drama

Crazy Like a Fox is an American television series set in San Francisco, California, that aired on CBS from December 30, 1984 to May 3, 1986.

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parent child relationship lawyer san francisco, california private investigator

Generational frictionUnconditional loveFound purposeChaos vs. order

Standout Aspects

Acting

Jack Warden's scene-stealing chaos against Rubinstein's exhausted straight man.

Production

San Francisco location shooting that actually looks like San Francisco.

Best for:Rewatch·Family·Background

Creators

George Schenck, Frank Cardea, John Baskin, Roger Shulman

First AiredDec 30, 1984

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons2·Episodes35

Top Cast

Jack Warden

Harry Fox

John Rubinstein

Harrison Fox

Penny Peyser

Cindy Fox

Robby Kiger

Josh Fox

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jack Warden was 64 when this started and had already played judges, coaches, and presidents—this let him finally be the lovable disaster.

Cultural

This was CBS's answer to NBC's 'Remington Steele' but swapped the sexual tension for father-son exasperation. It lasted 35 episodes and developed a cult following among people who just wanted cozy crimes without trauma.

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