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Petrocelli S1E13 — The Sleep of Reason

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Petrocelli•Season 1•Episode 13

The Sleep of Reason

7.1/10 · 42 votesJan 15, 1974

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

An argument over hypnosis theory leads to the murder of a professor and Petrocelli's client, a teaching assistant accused of the crime, can't recall the shooting.

Directed byHerschel Daugherty

Written byLeonard Katzman

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Seasons2

Cast4

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

Anthony J. Petrocelli

Albert Salmi

Albert Salmi

Pete Ritter

David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Lieutenant Ponce

Susan Howard

Susan Howard

Maggie Petrocelli

Crew2

L

Leonard Katzman

Writer

H

Herschel Daugherty

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Sleep of Reason" is episode 13 of Petrocelli season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 42 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Herschel Daugherty and written by Leonard Katzman, it aired on January 15, 1974.

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