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The Streets of San Francisco S5E21 — Breakup
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The Streets of San Francisco•Season 5•Episode 21

Breakup

7.9/10 · 112 votesMay 12, 197760 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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An episode where there are two parallel stories: A small business owner is going through divorce proceedings while his business is in financial straits. His wife's lawyer just happens to also be hunted by a revenge-seeking ex-con.

Directed byHarry Falk
Written byAnthony Lawrence
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Episode Summary

"Breakup" is episode 21 of The Streets of San Francisco season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 112 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Harry Falk and written by Anthony Lawrence, it aired on May 12, 1977.

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