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The Wild Wild West S4E6 — The Night of the Kraken

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The Wild Wild West•Season 4•Episode 6

The Night of the Kraken

7.8/10 · 187 votesNov 1, 1968

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

While investigating why fishing had been prohibited on local waters, agents James West and Artemus Gordon are attacked by a rough bunch of sailors. After the melee, Lt. Bartlett, who was apparently the victim of some sort sea creature. West joins a resolute fisherman on

Directed byMichael Caffey

Written byStephen Kandel

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Robert Conrad

Robert Conrad

James T. West

Ross Martin

Ross Martin

Artemus Gordon

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Michael Caffey

Director

Stephen Kandel

Stephen Kandel

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Night of the Kraken" is episode 6 of The Wild Wild West season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 187 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Michael Caffey and written by Stephen Kandel, it aired on November 1, 1968.

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