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The Streets of San Francisco S5E20 — Dead Lift
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The Streets of San Francisco•Season 5•Episode 20

Dead Lift

7.0/10 · 224 votesMay 5, 197760 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a bodybuilder with a strong body but a fragile ego, who causes trouble wherever he goes.

Directed byMichael Preece
Written byLarry Brody
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Episode Summary

"Dead Lift" is episode 20 of The Streets of San Francisco season 5. It scored 7.0/10 from 224 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Preece and written by Larry Brody, it aired on May 5, 1977.

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