Episode
Barney Miller: The Arsonist
Overview
The precinct is on the lookout for an arsonist; Chano brings in a man who used a deadly weapon on a vending machine.
Details
- Series
- Barney Miller
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 1975-10-16
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Arsonist is Episode 6 in Season 2 of Barney Miller. It aired on 1975-10-16. The runtime is 25 min.
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