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Harry O S1E20 — Lester
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Harry O•Season 1•Episode 20

Lester

8.3/10 · 91 votesFeb 20, 197560 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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A criminology student seems less interested in proving his innocence of two sex murders than in observing Harry's investigative technique.

Directed byRichard Lang
Written byRobert C. Dennis
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David Janssen

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Harry Orwell

Anthony Zerbe

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Episode Summary

"Lester" is episode 20 of Harry O season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 91 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Richard Lang and written by Robert C. Dennis, it aired on February 20, 1975.

Next: E21 · Elegy for a CopBest of Season 1