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Perry Mason S6E7 — The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle

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Perry Mason•Season 6•Episode 7

The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle

7.9/10 · 334 votesNov 8, 196252 min

Ranked #17 of 28 in Season 6•−0.1 vs season avg

An unscrupulous uncle, who is in reality the father of his niece, returns home from the sea seeking money from the sale of oil leases on his land. When the uncle is found murdered, his shipmate is charged with the crime.

Directed byFrancis D. Lyon

Written byRobert C. Dennis

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Seasons9

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Season 6 Episodes28

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Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

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Robert C. Dennis

Writer

Francis D. Lyon

Francis D. Lyon

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle" is episode 7 of Perry Mason season 6. It scored 7.9/10 from 334 votes, ranking #17 of 28 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Francis D. Lyon and written by Robert C. Dennis, it aired on November 8, 1962.

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