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Mannix S5E1 — Dark So Early, Dark So Long
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Mannix•Season 5•Episode 1

Dark So Early, Dark So Long

7.3/10 · 147 votesSep 15, 197152 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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A blackmail victim is headed for prison.

Directed byJohn Llewellyn Moxey
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Mike Connors

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Joe Mannix

Gail Fisher

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Peggy Fair

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John Llewellyn Moxey

John Llewellyn Moxey

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Episode Summary

"Dark So Early, Dark So Long" is episode 1 of Mannix season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 147 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, it aired on September 15, 1971.

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