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Diagnosis: Murder S6E9 — The Last Resort

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Diagnosis: Murder•Season 6•Episode 9

The Last Resort

7.7/10 · 127 votesNov 19, 199845 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 6•+0.2 vs season avg

Steve and his abrasive, confrontational partner are confined to a therapy home for 90 days after Steve shoots and kills a fleeing suspect. Steve's partner, Reggie, believes his wife and daughter are being held hostage by his nemesis, a belief that is furthered by a

Directed byChristian I. Nyby II

Written byPaul Bishop

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Cast4

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Mark Sloan

Victoria Rowell

Victoria Rowell

Amanda Bentley-Livingston

Charlie Schlatter

Charlie Schlatter

Jesse Travis

Barry Van Dyke

Barry Van Dyke

Steve Sloan

Crew5

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Christian I. Nyby II

Director

Bob Bralver

Bob Bralver

Stunt Coordinator

F

Frank Thackery

Director of Photography

T

Tom Pryor

Editor

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Paul Bishop

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Last Resort" is episode 9 of Diagnosis: Murder season 6. It scored 7.7/10 from 127 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Christian I. Nyby II and written by Paul Bishop, it aired on November 19, 1998.

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