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Perry Mason S8E4 — The Case of the Sleepy Slayer

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Perry Mason•Season 8•Episode 4

The Case of the Sleepy Slayer

8.3/10 · 326 votesOct 15, 196452 min

Ranked #4 of 30 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

Abner Gordon threatens to press charges if his niece doesn't replace the money she lifted from his safe.

Directed byJesse Hibbs

Written bySamuel Newman

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Seasons9

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Season 8 Episodes30

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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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Jesse Hibbs

Jesse Hibbs

Director

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Samuel Newman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" is episode 4 of Perry Mason season 8. It scored 8.3/10 from 326 votes, ranking #4 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jesse Hibbs and written by Samuel Newman, it aired on October 15, 1964.

Next: E5 · The Case of the Betrayed Bride Best of Season 8