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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents S4E5 — The Big Spin
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents•Season 4•Episode 5

The Big Spin

5.2/10 · 111 votesJan 7, 1989

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 4•−0.8 vs season avg

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A self-centered New York city cab driver tries to pick up a model.

Directed byAl Waxman
Written byMatt Dearborn, Maxwell Pitt
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Episode Summary

"The Big Spin" is episode 5 of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents season 4. It scored 5.2/10 from 111 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 6.0). Directed by Al Waxman and written by Matt Dearborn, Maxwell Pitt, it aired on January 7, 1989.

Next: E6 · Don't Sell Yourself ShortBest of Season 4