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The Substitute Sister Mystery

7.6/10 · 59 votesJan 10, 199148 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Father Dowling and Sister Steve are caught in the middle of the battle of the bugs when warring exterminators do battle over franchise rights. The plot is further thickened by a nun who isn't, a hitman who is and a mobster who will do anything

Written byGerry Conway

Seasons3

Season 3 Episodes22

Cast4

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Frank Dowling

Tracy Nelson

Tracy Nelson

Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski

J

James Stephens

Philip Prestwick

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Marie Murkin

Crew1

G

Gerry Conway

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Substitute Sister Mystery" is episode 12 of Father Dowling Mysteries season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 59 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Written by Gerry Conway, it aired on January 10, 1991.