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Spenser: For Hire•Season 2•Episode 10

The Hopes and Fears

7.4/10 · 55 votesDec 20, 198660 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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With the help of Hawk, a disgusted Spenser is determined to get rid of thugs who are terrorizing his Boston neighborhood.

Directed byHarry Harris
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Robert Urich

Robert Urich

Spenser

Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

Hawk

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Rita Fiore

Ron McLarty

Ron McLarty

Frank Belson

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Martin Quirk

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Harry Harris

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Episode Summary

"The Hopes and Fears" is episode 10 of Spenser: For Hire season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 55 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on December 20, 1986.

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