Episode
The Hitchhiker: Hootch
Overview
A Vietnam War vet is forced to leave his home that keeps him sane by his greedy sister. Tragedy ensues.
Details
- Series
- The Hitchhiker
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1989-09-16
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Hootch is Episode 16 in Season 3 of The Hitchhiker. It aired on 1989-09-16. The runtime is 30 min.
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