Ep 12. Matchmaker

Simon & Simon is a classic American detective television series that first aired in the early 1980s. The show revolves around the two Simon brothers, Rick and A.J. - two very different personalities who must work together as private investigators in San Diego, California. In season 1 episode 12, titled "Matchmaker," the Simon brothers are approached by a wealthy businessman who is seeking to find his long-lost daughter.

The episode begins as the Simon brothers are approached by the wealthy and eccentric Mr. Viner, who hires them to find his daughter. Mr. Viner explains that he had a brief relationship with a young woman in the 1960s and that she gave birth to a child. However, shortly after giving birth, the woman disappeared, leaving the baby behind. Mr. Viner was unable to track the woman down and has spent the last few decades looking for his daughter.

The Simon brothers initially struggle to find any leads, but they soon learn that the woman in question was involved with a group of hippies who lived in a commune in the 1960s. They track down one of the former members of the commune, who tells them that the woman in question left the commune after a dispute with the leader, a man named Coyote.

The Simon brothers track down Coyote, who is now working as a therapist in a nearby town. Coyote claims to have no knowledge of the woman's whereabouts but is clearly hiding something. The brothers continue to search for leads, eventually discovering that the woman in question had a baby girl, who was then adopted by a couple and raised in a nearby town.

As the investigation proceeds, the Simon brothers begin to develop differing opinions on how to best handle the situation. Rick becomes increasingly sympathetic to Mr. Viner's plight, while A.J. becomes more focused on protecting the privacy of the woman and her adopted daughter. This leads to a series of conflicts between the brothers, which are resolved in a tense discussion towards the end of the episode.

As the Simon brothers get closer to finding Mr. Viner's daughter, they uncover a shocking secret that threatens to upend their entire investigation. Throughout the episode, they navigate a complex web of relationships and secrets, all while trying to keep Mr. Viner's hopes alive. Ultimately, they must decide how far they are willing to go to reunite a father and daughter who have been apart for decades.

"Matchmaker" is a classic episode of Simon & Simon that showcases the series' unique blend of humor, drama, and action. From its intriguing premise to its exciting conclusion, the episode delivers a thrilling story that fans of detective shows will love. The performances by the show's lead actors, Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker, are top-notch, as always, and the episode features a great supporting cast that includes some notable guest stars. Overall, "Matchmaker" is a must-watch episode of Simon & Simon that will leave viewers both entertained and satisfied.