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Benson•Season 5•Episode 6

Down the Drain

8.0/10 · 37 votesOct 28, 198330 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 5•+0.7 vs season avg

Plumbing problems at Benson's flat causes him to calling a crotchety old workman to fix his sink, but something unexpected happens to the plumber.

Directed byBill Foster

Written byBarry Fanaro, Mort Nathan

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Cast7

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Benson DuBois

James Noble

James Noble

Eugene Gatling

Inga Swenson

Inga Swenson

Gretchen Kraus

Missy Gold

Missy Gold

Katie Gatling

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Pete Downey

Didi Conn

Didi Conn

Denise Stevens

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Clayton Endicott III

Crew3

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Barry Fanaro

Writer

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Mort Nathan

Writer

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Bill Foster

Director

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Episode Summary

"Down the Drain" is episode 6 of Benson season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 37 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Bill Foster and written by Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan, it aired on October 28, 1983.

Next: E7 · It Ain't Sheik Best of Season 5