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Police Story S3E8 — Empty Weapon
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Police Story•Season 3•Episode 8

Empty Weapon

8.2/10 · 53 votesNov 21, 197560 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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On his first day out of the academy, Officer David Singer fails to fire his weapon when a juvenile delinquent he is pursuing pulls a gun on him, with tragic consequences later.

Directed byMichael O'Herlihy
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Episode Summary

"Empty Weapon" is episode 8 of Police Story season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 53 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael O'Herlihy, it aired on November 21, 1975.

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