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Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.
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Episode 1
Laura is ready for romance as they vacation on the French Riviera, but old friends needing his help in stealing a dagger distract Steele.
Directed by Don WeisGuest stars Bob Sherman, Mark Burns, André Maranne, Jacques Maury
Episode 2
Laura faces angry neighbors and threats against her life as someone tries to run her out of her loft apartment.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Brad KernGuest stars Ron O'Neal, Susan Ruttan, Carmen Filpi, Armin Shimerman, Gregg Henry
Episode 3
Laura and Steele search for a missing body on the island of Malta, but find an insignificant piece of brass that could get them killed.
Directed by Seymour RobbieGuest stars Susan Penhaligon, Frederick Jaeger, Derek Benfield, Bruce Boa, John Malcolm
Episode 4
A reunion of high-school athletes at an adult baseball camp is marred by a series of ""accidents"" that Laura and Steele are hired to investigate.
Directed by Don WeisGuest stars Lionel Mark Smith, Marco St. John, Mickey Mantle, Fred Applegate, Louis Giambalvo
Episode 5
Daniel Chalmers enters Steele's life again when it appears that he is about to inherit an English title, its fortune and some enemies.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffGuest stars Sandy Helberg, Maurice Roëves, Merete Van Kamp, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Irene Tedrow
Episode 6
Laura flies off to help an amnesiac Steele recall why he came to Ireland and why someone is trying to kill him.
Directed by Seymour RobbieWritten by Brian ClemensGuest stars Frank Kelly
Episode 7
Steele tries to help a street-wise kid who picks his pocket and grabs evidence that a loan shark will do anything to retrieve.
Directed by Harry HarrisWritten by Brad KernGuest stars Jack Murdock, Meeno Peluce, Jerry Hardin, Ray Wise, Steven Williams, Rony Clanton, Jack Thibeau
Episode 8
Laura and Steele accept the invitation of an eccentric millionaire to compete in finding a missing journalist but the game soon turns deadly.
Directed by Don WeisGuest stars Jack Hedley, Tom Adams, Leon Lissek
Episode 9
Three aging film stars hire Steele and Laura to find out who is behind their curious fan mail and the attempts on their lives.
Directed by Harry HarrisGuest stars Dorothy Lamour, Lloyd Nolan, Ron Harper, Michael Constantine, Virginia Mayo, Gerald Hiken, Rex Ryon
Episode 10
Laura and Steele try to protect two singing-telegram girls who witnessed a murder while they also hunt for the killers.
Directed by Don WeisGuest stars Rosemary Forsyth, Kate Vernon, Marianna Hill, John Larroquette, Katherine Saltzberg
Episode 11
Laura and Steele get lots of advice and help when they investigate the embezzlement of a mystery-writers guild's treasury.
Directed by Christopher HiblerGuest stars Kristine Sutherland, Gary Graham, Joe Santos, John Braden
Episode 12
Steele inadvertently goes undercover as the restaurant critic they've been hired to find, and who has incensed several restaurant owners with his blistering reviews.
Directed by Burt BrinckerhoffWritten by Bob ShayneGuest stars Daniel Davis, Billie Bird, Michael Young, Amanda Horan Kennedy, Dakin Matthews, Deborah May, William G. Schilling, Jack Heller
Episode 13
Laura has a personal stake in the investigation of the death of a movie producer who was planning on making a movie of an old TV series without the original star.
Directed by Stan LathanGuest stars Jackson Beck, Gary Frank, Conrad Janis, Hal Landon Jr., Nancy Stafford, Tom Harrison
Episode 14
Mulch returns with a new business venture that his partner is using to swindle an investor.
Directed by Christopher HiblerGuest stars K Callan, John Lehne, Michael Constantine, Gene Freedman
Episode 15
The unexpected success of singer Rocky Sullivan threatens a little scheme cooked up by her managers and might get her killed.
Directed by Christopher HiblerGuest stars Peter Brocco, Tony Frank, Robert Desiderio, Don Gordon, Jack Kruschen, Timothy Stack
Episode 16
Mildred's nephew comes to her for some help in hiding the body a hit man needs to confirm his contract with his employers.
Written by Brad KernGuest stars Doris Belack, Jack Bannon, Bob Hastings, Richard McGonagle, Nancy Everhard, Ryan MacDonald, Joey Aresco, Liz Sheridan
Episode 17
An investigator from an insurance company digs into Steele's past after the agency loses their money in an effort to buy back stolen jewels.
Directed by Don WeisGuest stars Robert Krimmer, James Tolkan, Joey D. Vieira, Victoria Bass
Episode 18
Laura feels used when she discovers an importer has killed himself after she delivers a message to him.
Directed by John TracyGuest stars Robert Pastorelli, Darwin Joston, Philip Abbott
Episode 19
A young cartoonist finds his life threatened as the events of his strip start happening to him.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontGuest stars Mary Beth Evans, Keith Charles, Biff McGuire
Episode 20
Laura and Steele get involved in the search for the inventor of a no-cal cookie and his only batch of prototypes.
Directed by Sheldon LarryGuest stars Michael Bell, David Kagen, Camille Saviola, Jean Smart, G.W. Bailey, Geena Davis, Lynne Marie Stewart
Episode 21
Mr. Steele's plans for a romantic weekend in San Francisco are upset when his imaginary case turns into a real one.
Written by Michael GleasonGuest stars Chuck Mitchell, Dennis Farina, Teresa Ganzel, Gretchen Wyler, Herb Vigran, John Petlock, Tony Bennett
Episode 22
Laura investigates the background of a senatorial candidate while Steele dodges an investigator from the state licensing board.
Directed by Seymour RobbieWritten by Brad KernGuest stars Richard Frank, Don Stewart, David White, James Houghton, William Prince
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Pierce BrosnanRemington Steele
Stephanie ZimbalistLaura Holt
Doris RobertsMildred Krebs
James ReadMurphy Michaels
Robert PastorelliWeasel
Jack ScaliaTony Roselli
Mary Ellen TrainorEstelle Becker
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