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Harry O S2E5 — Portrait of a Murder
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Harry O•Season 2•Episode 5

Portrait of a Murder

8.3/10 · 83 votesNov 20, 197560 min

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

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Harry's investigation into the murder of another private eye results in a painful reunion with his ex-wife, who visited the victim just before he died.

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

"Portrait of a Murder" is episode 5 of Harry O season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 83 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 November 20, 1975.

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