Episode
Starsky & Hutch: The Set-Up (1)
Overview
First episode of a two-part story. The tough Detective partners are working incognito as truckers, in an operation to safely transport Joe Durniak - a man with Mob connections whom Starsky knows from his childhood - who is promised protection and a new identity in return for giving testimony as a key state witness.
Details
- Series
- Starsky & Hutch
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1977-01-22
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Set-Up (1) is Episode 16 in Season 2 of Starsky & Hutch. It aired on 1977-01-22. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 15: The Psychic
Huggy introduces the Detective duo to a friend of his, opening up a new café, who unwittingly has clairvoyant visions. Starsky is sceptical of such psychic ability, Hutch more willing to believe.
Episode 17: The Set-Up (2)
Conclusion of this two-part story. The duo try to uncover the truth behind Terry Nash - the well-intentioned gun-man out to avenge the murder of his wife and who, until recently, didn't seem to even exist - but in doing so, they are framed and wind up suspended from duty and becoming fugitives.
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Episode 12: Iron Mike
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Episode 20: Huggy Bear and the Turkey
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