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Matt Houston S1E5 — Killing Isn't Everything
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Matt Houston•Season 1•Episode 5

Killing Isn't Everything

7.2/10 · 46 votesOct 24, 198260 min

Ranked #7 of 23 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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A pro quarterback (John Beck), Matt's college teammate, is blackmailed by a man who says he has proof the player killed his coach.

Directed byDon Chaffey
Written byRobert Bielak
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Pamela Hensley

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Episode Summary

"Killing Isn't Everything" is episode 5 of Matt Houston season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 46 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Don Chaffey and written by Robert Bielak, it aired on October 24, 1982.

Next: E6 · Who Would Kill Ramona?Best of Season 1