The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents S2E9 — The Specialty of the House
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents•Season 2•Episode 9

The Specialty of the House

6.9/10 · 134 votesMar 21, 1987

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

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An arrogant, yet influential, food critic attempts to persuade a reluctant restaurant proprietor to reveal a treasured recipe.

Directed byStanley Ellin, Allan King
Written byJonathan Glassner, Stanley Ellin
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Episode Summary

"The Specialty of the House" is episode 9 of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents season 2. It scored 6.9/10 from 134 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Stanley Ellin, Allan King and written by Jonathan Glassner, Stanley Ellin, it aired on March 21, 1987.

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