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Hogan's Heroes S2E17 — The General Swap

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Hogan's Heroes•Season 2•Episode 17

The General Swap

8.0/10 · 248 votesJan 6, 196725 min

Ranked #13 of 30 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Colonel Hogan is less than thrilled when he is assigned to help an obnoxious American general flee Stalag 13, and the secret escape plan, involving a prisoner swap, winds up as trying and difficult as the arrogant escapee himself.

Directed byGene Reynolds

Written byHarvey Bullock

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Bob Crane

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Robert Hogan

Werner Klemperer

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Wilhelm Klink

John Banner

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Louis LeBeau

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Peter Newkirk

Ivan Dixon

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James Kinchloe

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Andrew Carter

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Gene Reynolds

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Harvey Bullock

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Episode Summary

"The General Swap" is episode 17 of Hogan's Heroes season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 248 votes, ranking #13 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Gene Reynolds and written by Harvey Bullock, it aired on January 6, 1967.

Next: E18 · The Great Brinksmeyer Robbery Best of Season 2