Guy Hanks

&nbsp Dr. Guy Hanks is the protagonist of the short-lived NBC mystery-drama The Cosby Myseries.

He was portrayed by Bill Cosby.

Background
He is a former criminologist for the New York Police Department. After winning the New York State Lottery ($44 million) he chose to retire from the force.

Cases
In "The Cosby Mysteries (Part 1)" and "The Cosby Mysteries (Part 2)", Guy is called in to consult on the murder of a corporate executive.

In "The Lottery Winner Murders", Guy is blunged into an investigation that involves other lottery winners and a murdered man's obsession with UFO's and even fears that he may be the murderer's next target.

In "Our Lady of Cement", Guy's first case ever is reopened when the victim's body is found; but when the daughter of the man convicted of the crime asks Guy to help clear her father's name; he is frustated when the evidence continues to point in the same direction.

In "Self Defense", Guy steps in to help Sully's story of self defense when it is not supported by the evidence after Sully is accused of killing a fellow cop when a routine goes badly wrong.

In "Only You", Guy is asked by a taking lunches and leaving work early bereaved husband to investigate the last of his wife's life and Guy discovers that she had been taking.

In "One Day at a Time", Guy agrees to help an ex-con accused of murdering a district attorney; only having his investigation to rub the police the wrong way, especially when he discovers that victim might have been more sinner than saint.

In "Home, Street Home", Guy relunctantly agrees to help identify a homeless woman - even though he is warned about getting involved.

In "The Fine Art of Murder", Guy is lured into helping a jealous husband plan the perfect crime.

In "Expert Witness", Guy helps defend in court an ageing cat burglar accused of murder; going up against one of his protegees, now a forensics expert.

In "Mirror, Mirror", Guy helps Angie in investigating the suspicious death of her lawyer; but when all signs point to suicide, Guy believes that a struggle took place in the attorney's home and has been carefully covered up.

In "Camouflage", Guy is involved in a case where a pair of youngsters try to cover up their role in the accidential shooting of their best friend.

In "Last Tango", Guy suspects murder when a dance champion's untimely death appears to be the result of an accidential drug overdose.

In "Comic Book Murder", Guy is involved a case where the 19-year-old protege of a murdered comic book artist is discovered to have tried to pass off his teacher's work as his own.