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Kojak S2E15 — Loser Takes All
7.6
Kojak•Season 2•Episode 15

Loser Takes All

7.6/10 · 189 votesDec 22, 197448 min

Ranked #12 of 25 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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A woman (Ja'net DuBois) intentionally plots to have her husband murdered during a diamond heist that she had planned with her secret love interest (Leslie Nielson).

Directed byAllen Reisner
Written byRobert C. Dennis
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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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Robert C. Dennis

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Allen Reisner

Director

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Vilis Lapenieks

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Larry Strong

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William P. McGivern

William P. McGivern

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Episode Summary

"Loser Takes All" is episode 15 of Kojak season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 189 votes, ranking #12 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Allen Reisner and written by Robert C. Dennis, it aired on December 22, 1974.

Next: E16 · Close Cover Before KillingBest of Season 2