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Land of the Giants S2E5 — The Unsuspected
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Land of the Giants•Season 2•Episode 5

The Unsuspected

8.4/10 · 80 votesOct 19, 196960 min

Ranked #1 of 25 in Season 2•+1.0 vs season avg

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Steve is turned into a raving paranoid by exposure to mushroom spores, and cuts a deal with Inspector Kobick to betray his crewmates.

Directed byHarry Harris
Written byEsther Mitchell, Bob Mitchell
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Don Marshall

Don Marshall

Dan Erickson

Heather Young

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Betty Hamilton

Don Matheson

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Mark Wilson

Stefan Arngrim

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Barry Lockridge

Gary Conway

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Steve Burton

Deanna Lund

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Valerie Scott

Kurt Kasznar

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Alexander B. Fitzhugh

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Esther Mitchell

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Episode Summary

"The Unsuspected" is episode 5 of Land of the Giants season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 80 votes, ranking #1 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Harry Harris and written by Esther Mitchell, Bob Mitchell, it aired on October 19, 1969.

Next: E6 · Giants and All That JazzBest of Season 2