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Scarecrow and Mrs. King S2E1 — To Catch a Mongoose
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Scarecrow and Mrs. King•Season 2•Episode 1

To Catch a Mongoose

8.3/10 · 93 votesOct 1, 198445 min

Ranked #2 of 23 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Amanda is sent to London when an old high-school friend, Conrad "Connie" Barnhill, is suspected of being a murderer labeled as the "Mongoose." This homicidal killer leaves a calling card at the scene of his crimes with the Mongoose written on it. Amanda tries throughout

Directed byRod Holcomb
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Kate Jackson

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Amanda King

Bruce Boxleitner

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Lee Stetson

Beverly Garland

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Dotty West

Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Billy Melrose

Martha Smith

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Francine Desmond

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Paul Stout

Philip King

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Greg Morton

Jamie King

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Rod Holcomb

Rod Holcomb

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Episode Summary

"To Catch a Mongoose" is episode 1 of Scarecrow and Mrs. King season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 93 votes, ranking #2 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Rod Holcomb, it aired on October 1, 1984.

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