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Kojak S1E17 — Before the Devil Knows
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Kojak•Season 1•Episode 17

Before the Devil Knows

7.7/10 · 271 votesFeb 27, 197447 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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A man has embezzled a million dollars in US Government bonds, and David and Kevin burgle the bonds from the safe in his high rise apartment.

Directed byJeannot Szwarc
Written byJack Laird
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Telly Savalas

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Episode Summary

"Before the Devil Knows" is episode 17 of Kojak season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 271 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by Jack Laird, it aired on February 27, 1974.

Next: E18 · Dead on His FeetBest of Season 1