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Starman S1E12 — The System
7.5
Starman•Season 1•Episode 12

The System

7.5/10 · 26 votesJan 9, 198760 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A simple traffic violation causes Paul to be arrested, when a computer check reveals an old contempt citation regarding photographs taken by the real Paul of an attorney charged with murder.

Directed byBill Duke
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Episode Summary

"The System" is episode 12 of Starman season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 26 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bill Duke, it aired on January 9, 1987.

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