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Play for Today•Season 1•Episode 19

When the Bough Breaks

7.8/10 · 24 votesMay 6, 197175 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+1.0 vs season avg

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When an injured baby arrives at the hospital, a social worker looks for the parents

Directed byJames Ferman
Written byTony Parker
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Episode Summary

"When the Bough Breaks" is episode 19 of Play for Today season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 24 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by James Ferman and written by Tony Parker, it aired on May 6, 1971.

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