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Barney Miller S1E5 — The Courtesans
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Barney Miller•Season 1•Episode 5

The Courtesans

7.8/10 · 262 votesFeb 20, 1975

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A prostitute threatens to file harassment charges against Wojo; Rachel wants to move into her own apartment.

Directed byJerry Davis, Noam Pitlik
Written byChris Hayward, Jerry Davis, Danny Arnold
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Hal Linden

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Max Gail

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Stan Wojciehowicz

Abe Vigoda

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Philip Fish

Barbara Barrie

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Elizabeth Miller

Ron Glass

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Ron Harris

Jack Soo

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Nick Yemana

Gregory Sierra

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Miguel Amenguale

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Episode Summary

"The Courtesans" is episode 5 of Barney Miller season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 262 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jerry Davis, Noam Pitlik and written by Chris Hayward, Jerry Davis, Danny Arnold, it aired on February 20, 1975.

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