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Barney Miller S2E2 — The Social Worker

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Barney Miller•Season 2•Episode 2

The Social Worker

7.8/10 · 203 votesSep 18, 197524 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Weary of housework, Liz tries her hand at social work, to Barney's dismay; a master forger fascinates Harris.

Directed byNoam Pitlik

Written byChris Hayward, Danny Arnold

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Cast6

Hal Linden

Hal Linden

Barney Miller

Max Gail

Max Gail

Stan Wojciehowicz

Abe Vigoda

Abe Vigoda

Philip Fish

Ron Glass

Ron Glass

Ron Harris

Jack Soo

Jack Soo

Nick Yemana

Gregory Sierra

Gregory Sierra

Miguel Amenguale

Crew3

Noam Pitlik

Noam Pitlik

Director

C

Chris Hayward

Writer

D

Danny Arnold

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Social Worker" is episode 2 of Barney Miller season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 203 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Noam Pitlik and written by Chris Hayward, Danny Arnold, it aired on September 18, 1975.

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