The Finder

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  • TV-14
  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 7.7  (17,788)

The Finder is a crime-based, comedic drama show that aired on the FOX network in 2012. Developed by Hart Hanson, this show was a spin-off of the popular drama "Bones" and was based on "The Locator," a book series by Richard Greener. The show's protagonist is Walter Sherman, played by Geoff Stults, a former military man who suffered a brain injury in Iraq that left him with a unique ability to find anything. Sherman becomes a locator and is highly sought after to solve impossible cases, and he never gives up until he finds what he is looking for.

Teaming up with Sherman is bar owner, Leo Knox played by Michael Clarke Duncan, the muscle of the duo who helps out in tracking down leads and interrogating suspects.

The show also introduces Deputy US Marshall Isabel Zambada (Mercedes Mason), who works alongside Sherman in solving cases. Maddie Hasson plays Willa Monday, a juvenile delinquent who Sherman takes under his wing and becomes his assistant. Toby Hemingway appears as Timo Proud, Willa's boyfriend, who often gets involved in the cases they solve.

The Finder's format is a combination of a procedural and a comedic drama. Each episode sees Sherman, Knox and their team assisting the authorities in solving seemingly unsolvable cases. The stakes are high, and the consequences of failure are severe, which leads to humorous situations.

Despite its roots in the "Bones," The Finder had its unique style and tone that set it apart from the crime dramas that dominated the TV landscape. The show's lighthearted humor is carried by Sherman's quirks, including his inability to distinguish faces and a heightened sense of hearing, which often gets him into comical situations.

The show was filmed in Florida, and the location provided the show with a unique visual appeal. The Finder had a bright color palette and stylized camera work that added to its visual appeal.

However, the show's blend of humor and drama had a difficult time finding a balance, and it failed to gain traction with viewers. Moreover, the show's future was also marred by the death of Michael Clarke Duncan, who played the show's second lead character, Leo Knox.

Despite The Finder's lack of success, it had a loyal fanbase, who appreciated its unorthodox style and its cast's performances. The Finder was a unique show that defied labels and was ahead of its time.

The Finder is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between January 12, 2012 and on FOX

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The Boy with the Bucket
13. The Boy with the Bucket
May 11, 2012
Walter visits his dying father and his father asks him to find his first love.
Voodoo Undo
12. Voodoo Undo
May 4, 2012
A mob boss thinks a voodoo doll was made to be used against him. He wants Walter to find it.
The Inheritance
11. The Inheritance
April 27, 2012
Joyce wants Walter to find the man who murdered her father.
The Conversation
10. The Conversation
April 20, 2012
A family hires Walter to find their missing husband and father but the only thing they have is a partial voicemail he left.
The Last Meal
9. The Last Meal
April 13, 2012
For their wedding anniversary every year, Joe and Annie ate at The Bella Plata restaurant, until mob boss Fico Vasquez closed it down. In an effort to preserve his once happy marriage, Joe asks Walter to help him find the meal over which he and his wife first fell in love. Things get complicated when Walter searches for the restaurant's chef, whom the mob also is looking for.
Life After Death
8. Life After Death
April 6, 2012
When new tracks are leaked from deceased rapper J-Stryke, music mogul Big Glade and his lawyer, Leo's former love interest, seek Walter's help to find who is responsible. In the meantime, Walter finds out something much more complicated.
Eye of the Storm
7. Eye of the Storm
March 8, 2012
Walter searches for a female high school student who has gone missing during Southern Florida hurricane storms. He ends up stranded on Looking Glass Key at the Ends of the Earth Bar while Isabel looks for more information at the missing girl's high school. Willa's probation officer ends up stranded with Walter, Leo and Willa and they all work together to solve the missing girl's case.
Little Green Men
6. Little Green Men
February 23, 2012
In this special episode, "THE FINDER" teams up "BONES." Dr. Jack Hodgins (guest star TJ Thyne) from the Jeffersonian team seeks Walter's help to find evidence that could expose extraterrestrial activity.
The Great Escape
5. The Great Escape
February 9, 2012
An amateur magician's assistant suddenly vanishes after a failed attempt at a certain act. Walter and Leo's investigation leads to a counterfeit money ring.
Swing and a Miss
4. Swing and a Miss
February 2, 2012
Walter helps Isabel's new boyfriend Frank (guest star Lance Gross), an all-star baseball athlete, find his stolen collectibles. But in the process, Walter discovers Frank has lost something more meaningful than memorabilia. Then, to earn Willa's trust, Leo and Walter bring her in on the case.
A Cinderella Story
3. A Cinderella Story
January 26, 2012
A NASA scientist needs Walter's help to find a pair of red shoes that were left at a bar by a woman he just met.
Bullets
2. Bullets
January 19, 2012
Walter searches for a bullet that could prove the innocence of a death row inmate just days before his execution. Meanwhile, FBI psychologist - and Jeffersonian team member - Dr. Lance Sweets evaluates Walter and starts to comprehend Walter's intangible gift and motivation to find the unfindable.
An Orphan Walks Into a Bar
1. An Orphan Walks Into a Bar
January 12, 2012
After recovering one of John Fogerty's beloved guitars, Iraq veteran Walter Sherman helps a teenage boy find his missing father, a military pilot and war hero whose plane vanished after embarking on an undisclosed mission.
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Where to Watch The Finder
The Finder is available for streaming on the FOX website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Finder on demand at Disney+, Amazon and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 12, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (17,788)