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Kojak S3E17 — On the Edge
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Kojak•Season 3•Episode 17

On the Edge

7.0/10 · 148 votesJan 11, 197660 min

Ranked #21 of 23 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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Kojak is concerned that a fellow detective's obsessive work habits are endangering both his home life and his career.

Directed byDavid Friedkin
Written byAlvin Boretz
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Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Theo Kojak

Dan Frazer

Dan Frazer

Frank McNeill

Kevin Dobson

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Bobby Crocker

George Savalas

George Savalas

Curly Stavors

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David Friedkin

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Alvin Boretz

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Charles Correll

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Donald Douglas

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Jim Benson

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Episode Summary

"On the Edge" is episode 17 of Kojak season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 148 votes, ranking #21 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by David Friedkin and written by Alvin Boretz, it aired on January 11, 1976.

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