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Police Woman S4E6 — The Buttercup Killer
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Police Woman•Season 4•Episode 6

The Buttercup Killer

6.3/10 · 45 votesDec 13, 197760 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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A killer attired in a nun's habit is slaying members of a Greek family, leaving only a dried buttercup as a clue.

Directed byMichael Mann
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Episode Summary

"The Buttercup Killer" is episode 6 of Police Woman season 4. It scored 6.3/10 from 45 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Michael Mann, it aired on December 13, 1977.

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