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Cagney & Lacey S5E2 — Ordinary Hero
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Cagney & Lacey•Season 5•Episode 2

Ordinary Hero

8.0/10 · 69 votesOct 7, 198545 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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Cagney and Lacey have no trouble with a case, thanks to their star witness. Alas, he's an illegal alien, who can only stay in the country until the trial ends. When the baddy takes a plea bargain, the witness and family are going to be

Directed byReza Badiyi
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Mary Beth Lacey

Sharon Gless

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Christine Cagney

John Karlen

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Carl Lumbly

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Episode Summary

"Ordinary Hero" is episode 2 of Cagney & Lacey season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 69 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Reza Badiyi, it aired on October 7, 1985.

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