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Barnaby Jones S2E14 — Venus as in Flytrap
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Barnaby Jones•Season 2•Episode 14

Venus as in Flytrap

8.3/10 · 132 votesJan 6, 197446 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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Barnaby looks into the suicide of a woman who was married to a famous writer. Digging deeper into the case he discovers that the writers worst critic may actually be his biggest fan, and that his wife's suicide is looking more like murder.

Directed byCorey Allen
Written byRobert Heverly
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Buddy Ebsen

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Lee Meriwether

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Betty Jones

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Episode Summary

"Venus as in Flytrap" is episode 14 of Barnaby Jones season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 132 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Corey Allen and written by Robert Heverly, it aired on January 6, 1974.

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