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Jake and the Fatman S4E2 — The Tender Trap
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Jake and the Fatman•Season 4•Episode 2

The Tender Trap

7.3/10 · 37 votesSep 19, 199060 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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Derek's uncle reveals he's about to get married. But Derek becomes suspicious because the bride is nearly half his uncle's age, and starts digging into her past.

Directed byMichael Lange
Written byMichele Val Jean
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Jason McCabe

Joe Penny

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Jake Styles

Alan Campbell

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Episode Summary

"The Tender Trap" is episode 2 of Jake and the Fatman season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 37 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Lange and written by Michele Val Jean, it aired on September 19, 1990.

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