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Riptide S3E20 — If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
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Riptide•Season 3•Episode 20

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em

6.4/10 · 41 votesApr 18, 198648 min

Ranked #18 of 21 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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Bickering TV co-stars seek to add realism to their TV-detective roles by asking Nick, Boz and Cody to bring them along on a real case.

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Episode Summary

"If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em" is episode 20 of Riptide season 3. It scored 6.4/10 from 41 votes, ranking #18 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on April 18, 1986.

Next: E21 · EchoesBest of Season 3