Episode
Hogan's Heroes: German Bridge is Falling Down
Overview
Several attempts by Hogan and his men to destroy a German bridge end in failure—until they decide to use the Nazis' own ammo to accomplish the task!
Details
- Series
- Hogan's Heroes
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 1965-10-29
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
German Bridge is Falling Down is Episode 7 in Season 1 of Hogan's Heroes. It aired on 1965-10-29. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 6: The Prisoner's Prisoner
While on a sabotage caper, Hogan and Carter encounter a German general, overpower him, and smuggle him back to Stalag 13. Once there, they come up with a ploy to trick the disoriented general into revealing his troop's attack plans.
Episode 8: Movies Are Your Best Escape
What's inside a visiting German general's briefcase that's chained to his wrist? The mystery becomes too tempting for Hogan, who not only wants to photograph the case's contents, but then sneak the photos out of Stalag 13, as well!
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