Hetty Wainthropp Investigates(1996)Fading StarAverage season ratings show a negative trend over time.
Overview
Instead of spending her golden years lying down, the indomitable Hetty Wainthropp found her calling late in life. Combining common sense, her husband, and her pocketbook, this senior sleuth takes on all the cases the police deem too minor.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 1996Avg: 8.0Golden Era
Season 1
6 episodes • 1996Avg: 8.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bearded Lady | Jan 3, 1996 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Eye Witness | Jan 10, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Fingers | Jan 17, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Widdershins | Jan 24, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 5 | A High Profile | Jan 31, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Safe as Houses | Feb 7, 1996 | 0.0 |
Season 2
6 episodes • 1996Avg: 1.0
Season 2
6 episodes • 1996Avg: 1.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Pen | Nov 29, 1996 | 1.0 |
| 2 | Lost Chords | Dec 6, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Runaways | Dec 13, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Astral Plane | Dec 20, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 5 | A Rose by Any Other Name | Jan 3, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Woman of the Year | Jan 10, 1997 | 0.0 |
Season 3
9 episodes • 1997Avg: 4.3
Season 3
9 episodes • 1997Avg: 4.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Stitched Up | Nov 28, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Daughter of the Regiment | Dec 5, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Serving the Community | Dec 12, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Fisticuffs | Dec 19, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Childsplay | Jan 2, 1998 | 1.0 |
| 6 | Pursuit by Proxy | Jan 9, 1998 | 6.0 |
| 7 | A Minor Operation | Jan 16, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Helping Hansi | Jan 23, 1998 | 6.0 |
| 9 | How Time Flies | Jan 30, 1998 | 0.0 |
Season 4
6 episodes • 1998Avg: 4.0
Season 4
6 episodes • 1998Avg: 4.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Something to Treasure | Jul 24, 1998 | 2.0 |
| 2 | Family Values | Jul 31, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Digging for Dirt | Aug 7, 1998 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Mind Over Muscle | Aug 14, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Blood Relations | Aug 21, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 6 | For Love Nor Money | Sep 4, 1998 | 0.0 |
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