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The Streets of San Francisco S1E20 — Trail of the Serpent
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The Streets of San Francisco•Season 1•Episode 20

Trail of the Serpent

7.5/10 · 178 votesFeb 22, 197352 min

Ranked #7 of 26 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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A gang takes Mike Stone hostage after killing a policeman in an attempt to flee from a grocery store robbery. They want to trade Stone in for their leader, Buddy Sims.

Directed byJohn Badham
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Episode Summary

"Trail of the Serpent" is episode 20 of The Streets of San Francisco season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 178 votes, ranking #7 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by John Badham, it aired on February 22, 1973.

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