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Barney Miller S2E8 — Discovery
8.6
Barney Miller•Season 2•Episode 8

Discovery

8.6/10 · 212 votesOct 30, 1975

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

Discussion

Marty claims that a member of the 12th is harassing the gay community; the precinct computers think Fish is dead.

Written byChris Hayward, Danny Arnold
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Hal Linden

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Barney Miller

Max Gail

Max Gail

Stan Wojciehowicz

Abe Vigoda

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Philip Fish

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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Chris Hayward

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Episode Summary

"Discovery" is episode 8 of Barney Miller season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 212 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Written by Chris Hayward, Danny Arnold, it aired on October 30, 1975.

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