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Hardcastle and McCormick•Season 1•Episode 6

The Black Widow

7.6/10 · 51 votesOct 16, 198342 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Hardcastle wants to investigate a woman named Tina Grey. When Hardcastle goes to the police for info, a Captain Filapiano, who doesn't like Hardcastle, asks him to leave. Hardcastle then tells McCormick to get close to her. As they get closer, a gangster named Joe

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byStephen J. Cannell
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Brian Keith

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Milton Hardcastle

Daniel Hugh Kelly

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Mary Jackson

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Episode Summary

"The Black Widow" is episode 6 of Hardcastle and McCormick season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 51 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on October 16, 1983.

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