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Cannon S3E1 — He Who Digs a Grave (1)
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Cannon•Season 3•Episode 1

He Who Digs a Grave (1)

8.2/10 · 164 votesSep 12, 197360 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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A writer is down for the murder of his wife and her lover, but she's left a contradictory note. ""Who builds stronger than a mason, a shipwright, or a carpenter?""

Directed byRichard Donner
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Episode Summary

"He Who Digs a Grave (1)" is episode 1 of Cannon season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 164 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Richard Donner, it aired on September 12, 1973.

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