Rich Man, Poor Man S1E5 — Chapter 5

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Rich Man, Poor Man•Season 1•Episode 5

Chapter 5

7.9/10 · 81 votesFeb 9, 197660 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Tom's new life with Theresa begins to bring the happiness that has eluded him. Theresa gives birth to their son, Wesley, and Tom achieves early success as a prizefighter. Upon graduation, Rudy begins his business career after a surprising meeting with Duncan Calderwood. Rudy has

Directed byBoris Sagal

Written byDean Riesner

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Peter Strauss

Peter Strauss

Rudy Jordache

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Tom Jordache

Susan Blakely

Susan Blakely

Julie Prescott

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Axel Jordache

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Mary Jordache

Bill Bixby

Bill Bixby

Willie Abbott

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

Duncan Calderwood

Robert Reed

Robert Reed

Teddy Boylan

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Sid Gossett

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

Irene Goodwin

Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame

Sue Prescott

Lynda Day George

Lynda Day George

Linda Quayles

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Boris Sagal

Boris Sagal

Director

Dean Riesner

Dean Riesner

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Chapter 5" is episode 5 of Rich Man, Poor Man season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 81 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Boris Sagal and written by Dean Riesner, it aired on February 9, 1976.

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