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Play for Today S4E20 — Schmoedipus
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Play for Today•Season 4•Episode 20

Schmoedipus

7.3/10 · 117 votesJun 20, 197475 min

Ranked #8 of 15 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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A young man persuades a woman that he is her son.

Directed byBarry Davis
Written byDennis Potter
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Episode Summary

"Schmoedipus" is episode 20 of Play for Today season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 117 votes, ranking #8 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Barry Davis and written by Dennis Potter, it aired on June 20, 1974.

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