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Kojak S2E12 — The Best War in Town
7.3
Kojak•Season 2•Episode 12

The Best War in Town

7.3/10 · 171 votesNov 24, 197448 min

Ranked #22 of 25 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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A rookie cop (Mark Shea) stumbles upon an attempted murder of a rival gang leader in which he foils, triggering a gang war.

Directed byRichard Donner
Written byBurton Armus
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Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Theo Kojak

Dan Frazer

Dan Frazer

Frank McNeill

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

Bobby Crocker

George Savalas

George Savalas

Curly Stavors

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Burton Armus

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Richard Donner

Richard Donner

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Sigmund Neufeld Jr.

Editor

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Vilis Lapenieks

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Best War in Town" is episode 12 of Kojak season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 171 votes, ranking #22 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Richard Donner and written by Burton Armus, it aired on November 24, 1974.

Next: E13 · Cross Your Heart and Hope to DieBest of Season 2