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Dempsey and Makepeace•Season 3•Episode 4

The Prizefighter

7.7/10 · 62 votesSep 20, 198650 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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While investigating a death of a boxers, Dempsey and Makepeace discover a counterfeit money laundering scheme.

Directed byBaz Taylor
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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Ray Weedon

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Murray Smith

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Geoff Harrison

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Baz Taylor

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Terry Cade

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Episode Summary

"The Prizefighter" is episode 4 of Dempsey and Makepeace season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 62 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Baz Taylor and written by Murray Smith, it aired on September 20, 1986.

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