Episode
Starsky & Hutch: The Las Vegas Strangler (1)
Overview
First part of a feature-length / two-part story. Dare-devil Detective duo Starsky and Hutch are loaned to the Las Vegas Police Department to snare a serial killer that has strangled a string of chorus girls. But the pair don't realise that they've been chosen for the case on more than merit alone - the prime suspect is an old high-school friend of Hutch's. While tracking down the killer, Starsky starts seeing an attractive show-girl - who could be the killer's next victim...
Details
- Series
- Starsky & Hutch
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1976-09-25
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Las Vegas Strangler (1) is Episode 1 in Season 2 of Starsky & Hutch. It aired on 1976-09-25. The runtime is 60 min.
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