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China Beach S3E12 — Nightfall
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China Beach•Season 3•Episode 12

Nightfall

8.3/10 · 50 votesJan 10, 1990

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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K.C. feels responsible for the death of a Vietnamese prostitute she sent out and takes things into her own hands when Otis refuses to investigate the matter.

Written byLydia Woodward
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Dana Delany

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Colleen McMurphy

Marg Helgenberger

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KC Koloski

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Samuel Beckett

Troy Evans

Troy Evans

Bob Pepper

Nancy Giles

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Frankie Bunsen

Jeff Kober

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Dodger Winslow

Robert Picardo

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Dick Richard

Concetta Tomei

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Lila Garreau

Ned Vaughn

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Jeff Hyers

Brian Wimmer

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Boonie Lanier

Ricki Lake

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Holly Pelegrino

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Lydia Woodward

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Episode Summary

"Nightfall" is episode 12 of China Beach season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 50 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Written by Lydia Woodward, it aired on January 10, 1990.

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