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Mannix S8E19 — Quartet for a Blunt Instrument
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Mannix•Season 8•Episode 19

Quartet for a Blunt Instrument

7.9/10 · 126 votesFeb 23, 197552 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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The death of an inventor raises questions of motive.

Directed byReza Badiyi
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Episode Summary

"Quartet for a Blunt Instrument" is episode 19 of Mannix season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 126 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Reza Badiyi, it aired on February 23, 1975.

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