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Automan S1E12 — Death By Design
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Automan•Season 1•Episode 12

Death By Design

7.6/10 · 39 votesApr 2, 198448 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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When a ruthless crime syndicate kills one of Jack's best friends, Automan poses as a vigilante cop by the name of Mad Dog who is out for justice.

Written bySam Egan
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Desi Arnaz Jr.

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Walter Nebicher

Chuck Wagner

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Episode Summary

"Death By Design" is episode 12 of Automan season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 39 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Written by Sam Egan, it aired on April 2, 1984.

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