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Diagnosis: Murder S1E8 — Shanda's Song

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Diagnosis: Murder•Season 1•Episode 8

Shanda's Song

7.0/10 · 143 votesJan 7, 199445 min

Ranked #19 of 19 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Dr. Sloan treats a famous singer,then takes her into his home as a homicidal closes in.

Directed byNeema Barnette

Written byCraig Volk

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Dick Van Dyke

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Mark Sloan

Victoria Rowell

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Amanda Bentley-Livingston

Scott Baio

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Jack Stewart

Barry Van Dyke

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Steve Sloan

Michael Tucci

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Norman Briggs

Delores Hall

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Delores Mitchell

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Craig Volk

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Bob Bralver

Bob Bralver

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Frank Thackery

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Nell Arnold

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Episode Summary

"Shanda's Song" is episode 8 of Diagnosis: Murder season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 143 votes, ranking #19 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Neema Barnette and written by Craig Volk, it aired on January 7, 1994.

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