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Mannix - S08E01 - Portrait in Blues
 

Mannix season 8 episode 1

Portrait in Blues

 
A pair of musicians are performing their act when one of them is almost electrocuted. Mannix is hired to look into the matter.
 
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Mannix / S08E01 : Portrait in Blues
Season 8, Episode 1 | Aired on September 22, 1974 | TV-PG | 45 min. | CBS
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  • Mannix - Episode 1 - Portrait in Blues
    Episode 1
    Portrait in Blues
  • Mannix - Episode 2 - Game Plan
    Episode 2
    Game Plan
  • Mannix - Episode 3 - A Fine Day for Dying
    Episode 3
    A Fine Day for Dying
  • Mannix - Episode 4 - Walk on the Blind Side
    Episode 4
    Walk on the Blind Side
  • Mannix - Episode 5 - The Green Man
    Episode 5
    The Green Man
  • Mannix - Episode 6 - Death Has No Face
    Episode 6
    Death Has No Face
  • Mannix - Episode 7 - A Small Favor for an Old Friend
    Episode 7
    A Small Favor for an Old Friend
  • Mannix - Episode 8 - Enter Tami Okada
    Episode 8
    Enter Tami Okada
  • Mannix - Episode 9 - Picture of a Shadow
    Episode 9
    Picture of a Shadow
  • Mannix - Episode 10 - Desert Sun
    Episode 10
    Desert Sun
  • Mannix - Episode 11 - The Survivor Who Wasn't
    Episode 11
    The Survivor Who Wasn't
  • Mannix - Episode 12 - A Choice of Victims
    Episode 12
    A Choice of Victims
  • Mannix - Episode 13 - A Word Called Courage
    Episode 13
    A Word Called Courage
  • Mannix - Episode 14 - Man in a Trap
    Episode 14
    Man in a Trap
  • Mannix - Episode 15 - Chance Meeting
    Episode 15
    Chance Meeting
  • Mannix - Episode 16 - Edge of the Web
    Episode 16
    Edge of the Web
  • Mannix - Episode 17 - A Ransom for Yesterday
    Episode 17
    A Ransom for Yesterday
  • Mannix - Episode 18 - The Empty Tower
    Episode 18
    The Empty Tower
  • Mannix - Episode 19 - Quartet for Blunt Instrument
    Episode 19
    Quartet for Blunt Instrument
  • Mannix - Episode 20 - Bird of Prey (1)
    Episode 20
    Bird of Prey (1)
  • Mannix - Episode 21 - Bird of Prey (2)
    Episode 21
    Bird of Prey (2)
  • Mannix - Episode 22 - Design for Dying
    Episode 22
    Design for Dying
  • Mannix - Episode 23 - Search for a Dead Man
    Episode 23
    Search for a Dead Man
  • Mannix - Episode 24 - Hardball
    Episode 24
    Hardball

Mannix season 8 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In "Mannix" Season 8 Episode 1, "Portrait In Blues," private detective Joe Mannix is hired under the guise of Jane Peterson, who is actually Susan McAndrew, to investigate a murder attempt on singer Chris Lockwood via electrocution. Delving into the competitive and cutthroat music industry, Mannix uncovers a tangled web involving Todd Corvin's manipulative tactics, a vengeful father blaming Chris for his daughter's suicide, and an insurance plot led by Wing Dobson aimed at cashing in on Chris's death. The episode explores themes of ambition, love, and betrayal as Mannix navigates through lies and dangers to ensure Chris's safety, revealing the dark underbelly of the music business and the lengths to which individuals will go for success and revenge.

Full Episode S08E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: A Music Gig - The episode opens with an acoustic rock song performance, capturing the essence of the music scene. - The crowd cheers and applauds, setting a lively atmosphere. ### Jane Peterson Hires Mannix - Jane Peterson, concerned for singer Chris Lockwood's safety after an almost fatal electrocution incident, hires Joe Mannix to investigate, suspecting foul play. ### Investigating the Accident - Mannix learns from the club's technician that the electrocution could have been a murder attempt, given the unlikely event of an accident due to Chris Lockwood's familiarity with the equipment. ### Wing Dobson and the Music Business - Mannix encounters Wing Dobson, who praises Danny Shepard's songwriting talent and hints at the cutthroat nature of the music business, including Todd Corvin's aggressive tactics. ### Susan McAndrew's Confession - Susan McAndrew, who initially posed as Jane Peterson, reveals her true identity and her love for Chris. She discloses her manipulation by Todd Corvin to attract Chris and Danny back to his label. ### Confronting Todd Corvin - Mannix confronts Todd Corvin, who expresses his desire to only sign Danny Shepard for his songwriting abilities, showing no concern for Chris Lockwood's well-being. ### The Threats Intensify - As Mannix digs deeper, he uncovers a complex web of jealousy, ambition, and danger surrounding Chris and Danny, with multiple suspects including a vengeful father, a manipulative music mogul, and a shadowy figure in the music scene. ### The Climax: A Deadly Setup - The episode climaxes with an attempt on Chris Lockwood's life during a delivery, which Mannix thwarts, revealing a deeper plot involving insurance money and betrayal within the music industry. ### Resolution: Uncovering the Truth - Mannix exposes the plot to kill Chris for insurance money, orchestrated by Wing Dobson, who is deeply indebted to the Syndicate. The episode concludes with justice being served and the music duo's safety ensured.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hired Joe Mannix to investigate Chris Lockwood's accident?

Jane Peterson, who was actually Susan McAndrew using an alias, hired Joe Mannix.

What was the reason behind Chris Lockwood's electrocution attempt?

The electrocution was a deliberate attempt on Chris Lockwood's life, initially suspected to be due to a technical accident.

Who is Wing Dobson in the music industry?

Wing Dobson is a figure in the music industry known for his association with Chris Lockwood and Danny Shepard, and for his insights into the business's competitive nature.

What is Todd Corvin's relationship with Chris Lockwood and Danny Shepard?

Todd Corvin is a music mogul who wanted to sign Danny Shepard for his songwriting talent but showed no interest in Chris Lockwood, viewing him as replaceable.

Why did Susan McAndrew pose as Jane Peterson?

Susan McAndrew used Jane Peterson's identity to hire Mannix without letting Chris know of her involvement due to her romantic feelings for him and fear of his reaction.

How does Mannix thwart an attempt on Chris Lockwood's life?

Mannix intercepts a delivery man, who is part of a plot to kill Chris Lockwood, preventing another attempt on his life.

What is the motive behind the plot to kill Chris Lockwood?

The motive is revealed to be insurance money, with Wing Dobson standing to benefit from Chris and Danny's death due to a policy naming him as the beneficiary.

What is revealed about Danny Shepard's health?

Danny Shepard is revealed to be dying from chronic leukemia, which he had kept secret from his friends and colleagues.

Who ultimately is responsible for the murder plot?

Wing Dobson is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plot to kill Chris Lockwood, motivated by financial desperation and indebtedness to the Syndicate.

How does the episode resolve the conflict?

The conflict is resolved with the exposure of the murder plot, Wing Dobson's arrest, and the assurance of Chris Lockwood and Danny Shepard's safety.

 
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