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Petrocelli S2E13 — The Falling Star
7.5
Petrocelli•Season 2•Episode 13

The Falling Star

7.5/10 · 38 votesJan 21, 1976

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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Petrocelli defends a once-famous western actor accused of killing a motion-picture producer.

Directed byRuss Mayberry
Written byLeonard Katzman
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Barry Newman

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Anthony J. Petrocelli

Albert Salmi

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Pete Ritter

David Huddleston

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Susan Howard

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Episode Summary

"The Falling Star" is episode 13 of Petrocelli season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 38 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Leonard Katzman, it aired on January 21, 1976.

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