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Hunter S3E8 — Love, Hate and Sporty James
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Hunter•Season 3•Episode 8

Love, Hate and Sporty James

7.9/10 · 126 votesDec 6, 198660 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Hunter and McCall try to protect their long-time informant Sporty James from his own greed after he blackmails a ruthless cocaine dealer.

Directed byDon Chaffey
Written byMarianne Clarkson
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Cast3

Fred Dryer

Fred Dryer

Rick Hunter

Stepfanie Kramer

Stepfanie Kramer

Dee Dee McCall

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Charlie Devane

Crew12

Don Chaffey

Don Chaffey

Director

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Norma Lee

Hairstylist

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Matthew N. Herman

Executive In Charge Of Production

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Mike Padovich

Transportation Coordinator

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Sam Gemette

Sound Effects

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Jim Cook

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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Lester Hoyle

Script Supervisor

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John Caper Jr.

Music Supervisor

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Robert L. Harman

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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Sheila Mason

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Beth Hymson

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Melanie Levitt

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Episode Summary

"Love, Hate and Sporty James" is episode 8 of Hunter season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 126 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Don Chaffey and written by Marianne Clarkson, it aired on December 6, 1986.

Next: E9 · The ContractBest of Season 3