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Hardcastle and McCormick•Season 2•Episode 18

The Birthday Present

8.1/10 · 38 votesFeb 25, 198560 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

With the judge's birthday coming up, Mark decides to unofficially help him close a cold case related to a soon-to-be-paroled crimial that Hardcastle put in jail for another crime. Unfortunately, the new trial winds up with Hardcastle being shot and the criminal escaping.

Directed byTony Mordente

Written byStephen J. Cannell

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Season 2 Episodes22

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Cast3

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Milton Hardcastle

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Mark "Skid" McCormick

John Hancock

John Hancock

Michael Delaney

Crew2

Tony Mordente

Tony Mordente

Director

Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Birthday Present" is episode 18 of Hardcastle and McCormick season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 38 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Tony Mordente and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on February 25, 1985.

Next: E19 · Surprise on Seagull Beach Best of Season 2