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Ironside S6E3 — Programmed for Panic
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Ironside•Season 6•Episode 3

Programmed for Panic

5.8/10 · 77 votesSep 28, 197260 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 6•−1.7 vs season avg

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After a murder is committed in a San Francisco park, the Chief takes part in a live TV broadcast in the hope of provoking such a panic in his prime suspect that the man will make a mistake, or lead Ed to some hard evidence.

Directed byDaniel Petrie
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Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Robert Ironside

Don Galloway

Don Galloway

Ed Brown

Don Mitchell

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Mark Sanger

Barbara Anderson

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Eve Whitfield

Elizabeth Baur

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Fran Belding

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Daniel Petrie

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Episode Summary

"Programmed for Panic" is episode 3 of Ironside season 6. It scored 5.8/10 from 77 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Daniel Petrie, it aired on September 28, 1972.

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