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Petrocelli S1E3 — By Reason of Madness

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Petrocelli•Season 1•Episode 3

By Reason of Madness

6.3/10 · 64 votesSep 25, 1974

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−1.0 vs season avg

Petrocelli defends a wife accused of killing her husband. She knows she killed him but says she didn't know she was doing it. Petrocelli soon realizes she was mentally ill and has to prove her not guilty by reason of insanity.

Directed byAllen Reisner

Written byWilliam Kelley

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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

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William Kelley

Writer

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Allen Reisner

Director

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Episode Summary

"By Reason of Madness" is episode 3 of Petrocelli season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 64 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Allen Reisner and written by William Kelley, it aired on September 25, 1974.

Next: E4 · Edge of Evil Best of Season 1