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Dempsey and Makepeace•Season 3•Episode 8

The Cortez Connection

7.7/10 · 55 votesOct 18, 198644 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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When an old girlfriend of Dempsey's shows up it causes problems as Dempsey is in pursuit of a cocaine dealer.

Directed byBaz Taylor
Written byGuy Meredith
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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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Guy Meredith

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Greg Powell

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Geoff Harrison

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Baz Taylor

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Episode Summary

"The Cortez Connection" is episode 8 of Dempsey and Makepeace season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 55 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Baz Taylor and written by Guy Meredith, it aired on October 18, 1986.

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