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Harry O S1E8 — Ballinger's Choice
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Harry O•Season 1•Episode 8

Ballinger's Choice

7.7/10 · 92 votesOct 31, 197460 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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When a girl is found shot to death, Harry's simple divorce case turns into a murder investigation.

Directed byJerry Thorpe
Written byGene Thompson
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David Janssen

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Harry Orwell

Anthony Zerbe

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Episode Summary

"Ballinger's Choice" is episode 8 of Harry O season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 92 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jerry Thorpe and written by Gene Thompson, it aired on October 31, 1974.

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