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Dempsey and Makepeace•Season 2•Episode 8

The Hit

7.6/10 · 60 votesOct 19, 198545 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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A police informant suffers a near-fatal beating and due to this Dempsey and Makepeace go on the trail of a vicious gang leader.

Directed byTony Wharmby
Written byMurray Smith
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Cast4

Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

James Dempsey

Glynis Barber

Glynis Barber

Harriet Makepeace

Tony Osoba

Tony Osoba

Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

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Roy Alon

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Tony Wharmby

Tony Wharmby

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Tony Mander

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Frank Webb

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Murray Smith

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Episode Summary

"The Hit" is episode 8 of Dempsey and Makepeace season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 60 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Tony Wharmby and written by Murray Smith, it aired on October 19, 1985.

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