Mysteries on TV, your source for the most complete selection of detective, amateur sleuth, private investigator, and suspense television mystery series now available or coming soon to DVD, is profiling three series that have season DVDs being released this week.
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The conclusion of the third season of The Fugitive (1963) finds Dr. Richard Kimble (played by David Janssen) still on the run, but only for one more season. This season also marks its last filmed in black-and-white.
Wrongly accused of murdering his wife, Kimble sets off on a quest to find the real killer, a one-armed man he saw leaving the crime scene. Pursued by police lieutenant Philip Gerard (Barry Morse), Kimble criss-crosses the country, taking on odd jobs, and working in various communities to right local wrongs.
Guest stars this season include the stars of later television shows such as William Shatner, Marion Ross, Lee Meriwether, Wayne Rogers, and more.
The Fugitive (1963): Season Three (V2) DVD set of 4 discs contain the 15 episodes that aired on ABC during the spring of 1966.
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When destiny calls, the Oceanic 6 frantically race back to the island in the fifth season of Lost. Discover what forced them to return and find out the fate of all those who were left behind. The answers to some of Lost's most pressing questions are revealed.
The Lost: Season Five DVD set of 5 discs contain the 17 episodes that aired on ABC during the spring of 2009. Bonus features include four episodes with commentaries, and several featurettes ("Making Up for Lost Time", "Mysteries of the Universe", and "Lost on Location").
Lost: Season Five (Blu-ray) is also available on Blu-ray discs. Explore innovative new bonus features, including Lost University, an immersive collegiate experience powered by BD-Live where you can interactively examine the themes, stories and secrets of Lost.
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The fourth season of Perry Mason concluded strong, not even half-way through its original 9 seasons on the air.
Perry Mason was without his courtroom adversary during several episodes when William Talman, who played district attorney Hamilton Burger, was fired by CBS. Raymond Burr, who played Perry Mason, demanded he be rehired and CBS ultimately relented.
A distinguished cast of guest stars were featured during the season, including film stars Robert Redford, Louise Fletcher, and James Coburn.
Raymond Burr won his second Emmy for his performance during the season.
The Perry Mason: Season Four (V2) DVD set of 3 discs contain the last 12 episodes of the fourth season that aired on CBS during the spring of 1961.
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