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Highway to Heaven S1E5 — Song of the Wild West
7.5
Highway to Heaven•Season 1•Episode 5

Song of the Wild West

7.5/10 · 257 votesOct 17, 198445 min

Ranked #24 of 25 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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An aspiring singer hoping to follow in her late mother's footsteps wants to compete in a talent show, but her father won't permit it.

Directed byVictor French
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Michael Landon

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Episode Summary

"Song of the Wild West" is episode 5 of Highway to Heaven season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 257 votes, ranking #24 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Victor French, it aired on October 17, 1984.

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