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Maverick S1E2 — Point Blank
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Maverick•Season 1•Episode 2

Point Blank

7.8/10 · 260 votesSep 29, 195749 min

Ranked #15 of 27 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Bret meets a delightful and cunning girl (Karen Steele). Within minutes, she makes plans for his future — a permanent plot on boot hill.

Directed byBudd Boetticher
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Episode Summary

"Point Blank" is episode 2 of Maverick season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 260 votes, ranking #15 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Budd Boetticher, it aired on September 29, 1957.

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