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Benson•Season 2•Episode 22

Lifesaver

7.6/10 · 45 votesMay 22, 198130 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Benson saves Kraus' life but wonders if he did the right thing when Kraus' appreciation goes way too far.

Directed byJohn Rich
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Thick as Thieves

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Benson in the Hospital

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Fool's Gold

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E4 7.8

Masquerade

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E5 7.7

First Lady

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E6 7.8

Citizen Kraus

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Benson's Groupie

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In High Places

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Old School Ties

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E10 7.0

The Apartment

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Big Buddy

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E12 7.0

Fireside Chat

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E13 7.4

Marcy's Wedding

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Rivals

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E15 9.0

No Sad Songs

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E16 8.3

Clayton, Go Home

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Easy Kid Stuff

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Homework

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Handwriting on the Wall

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The Governor's House Call

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All Shook Up

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Lifesaver

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Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Benson DuBois

James Noble

James Noble

Eugene Gatling

Inga Swenson

Inga Swenson

Gretchen Kraus

Caroline McWilliams

Caroline McWilliams

Marcy Hill

Missy Gold

Missy Gold

Katie Gatling

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Pete Downey

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Clayton Endicott III

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John Rich

John Rich

Director

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Episode Summary

"Lifesaver" is episode 22 of Benson season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 45 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John Rich, it aired on May 22, 1981.

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