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Dempsey and Makepeace•Season 3•Episode 1

The Burning (1)

8.1/10 · 64 votesAug 30, 198650 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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Dempsey goes undercover and infiltrates a gang after discovering a link between the London underworld and the New York police department.

Directed byBaz Taylor
Written byRanald Graham
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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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Ray Helm

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Episode Summary

"The Burning (1)" is episode 1 of Dempsey and Makepeace season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 64 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Baz Taylor and written by Ranald Graham, it aired on August 30, 1986.

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