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Kojak S1E13 — Death Is Not a Passing Grade

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Kojak•Season 1•Episode 13

Death Is Not a Passing Grade

7.6/10 · 298 votesJan 30, 197447 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

While teaching a criminal justice class at a local college, Kojak embarrasses a student with a criminal background, forcing him to leave a stolen item to have the upper hand in future classroom discussions.

Directed byAllen Reisner

Written byGene R. Kearney

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Cast4

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Theo Kojak

Dan Frazer

Dan Frazer

Frank McNeill

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

Bobby Crocker

Mark Russell

Mark Russell

Percy Saperstein

Crew5

A

Allen Reisner

Director

J

John Kaufman

Editor

G

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director of Photography

G

Gene R. Kearney

Writer

S

Sigmund Neufeld Jr.

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Death Is Not a Passing Grade" is episode 13 of Kojak season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 298 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Allen Reisner and written by Gene R. Kearney, it aired on January 30, 1974.

Next: E14 · Die Before They Wake Best of Season 1