Episode
The Mod Squad: Willie Poor Boy
Overview
An illerate small time crook gets caught when he can't read the sign warning of danger. The squad rallies to help him if he cooperates with the law and snitches on his partner, who is responsible for the death of the security guard.
Details
- Series
- The Mod Squad
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1969-11-18
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Willie Poor Boy is Episode 8 in Season 2 of The Mod Squad. It aired on 1969-11-18. The runtime is 60 min.
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