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Hunter S5E1 — Heir of Neglect
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Hunter•Season 5•Episode 1

Heir of Neglect

7.5/10 · 113 votesOct 29, 198860 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Hunter investigates the case of a teenage boy who mistakenly shot his parents during what he claimed was a home invasion.

Directed byAlexander Singer
Written byDavid Kemper
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Fred Dryer

Fred Dryer

Rick Hunter

Stepfanie Kramer

Stepfanie Kramer

Dee Dee McCall

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Charlie Devane

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Alexander Singer

Director

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Fred McKnight

Story Editor

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Terry D. Nelson

Executive Story Editor

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David Kemper

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Heir of Neglect" is episode 1 of Hunter season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 113 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Alexander Singer and written by David Kemper, it aired on October 29, 1988.

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