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One Step Beyond S1E21 — Front Runner
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One Step Beyond•Season 1•Episode 21

Front Runner

6.5/10 · 230 votesJun 9, 195930 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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A jockey plays foul, and finally is brought up short.

Directed byJohn Newland
Written byDon Mankiewicz
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John Newland

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Don Mankiewicz

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Episode Summary

"Front Runner" is episode 21 of One Step Beyond season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 230 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by John Newland and written by Don Mankiewicz, it aired on June 9, 1959.

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