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Lassie S17E2 — The Birth
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Lassie•Season 17•Episode 2

The Birth

7.0/10 · 16 votesSep 27, 1970

Ranked #13 of 19 in Season 17•−0.2 vs season avg

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While Duke and his master move on, Lassie remains at the ranch, but her new puppies are endangered by the owner, who thinks the pups were sired by a killer dog.

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Episode Summary

"The Birth" is episode 2 of Lassie season 17. It scored 7.0/10 from 16 votes, ranking #13 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on September 27, 1970.

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