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Maverick S1E27 — Seed of Deception
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Maverick•Season 1•Episode 27

Seed of Deception

8.3/10 · 171 votesApr 13, 195850 min

Ranked #5 of 27 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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After they arrive in an Arizona town, Bret and Bart are mistaken for Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and end up preventing a bank robbery.

Directed byRichard L. Bare
Written byMontgomery Pittman
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James Garner

James Garner

Bret Maverick

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Bart Maverick

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Montgomery Pittman

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Richard L. Bare

Richard L. Bare

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Episode Summary

"Seed of Deception" is episode 27 of Maverick season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 171 votes, ranking #5 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Montgomery Pittman, it aired on April 13, 1958.

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