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Miami Vice S4E4 — The Big Thaw
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Miami Vice•Season 4•Episode 4

The Big Thaw

5.8/10 · 467 votesOct 23, 198746 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 4•−1.3 vs season avg

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Two factions fight for possession of a dead reggae legend's body.

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byMichael Duggan
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Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Sonny Crockett

Philip Michael Thomas

Philip Michael Thomas

Rico Tubbs

Saundra Santiago

Saundra Santiago

Gina Calabrese

Olivia Brown

Olivia Brown

Trudy Joplin

Michael Talbott

Michael Talbott

Stan Switek

Edward James Olmos

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Martin Castillo

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Richard Compton

Richard Compton

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Oliver Wood

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Bob Marley

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Casey O. Rohrs

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Episode Summary

"The Big Thaw" is episode 4 of Miami Vice season 4. It scored 5.8/10 from 467 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Michael Duggan, it aired on October 23, 1987.

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