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Lou Grant•Season 3•Episode 20

Blackout

7.8/10 · 47 votesFeb 18, 198060 min

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 3•+0.7 vs season avg

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The paper's long standing streak of having a daily newspaper published is threatened by a blackout.

Directed byAllen Williams
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Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Lou Grant

Robert Walden

Robert Walden

Joe Rossi

Linda Kelsey

Linda Kelsey

Billie Newman

Mason Adams

Mason Adams

Charlie Hume

Jack Bannon

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Art Donovan

Daryl Anderson

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Dennis Price

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Episode Summary

"Blackout" is episode 20 of Lou Grant season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 47 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Allen Williams, it aired on February 18, 1980.

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