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Starman S1E5 — Best Buddies
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Starman•Season 1•Episode 5

Best Buddies

7.8/10 · 29 votesOct 24, 198660 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Encountering a couple who knew the real Paul Forrester, Paul and Scott's problems are compounded when the wife declares that she still loves Paul and wants to resume their affair.

Directed byCharles S. Dubin
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Robert Hays

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Paul Forrester / Starman

Christopher Daniel Barnes

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Scott Hayden

Michael Cavanaugh

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George Fox

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Charles S. Dubin

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Episode Summary

"Best Buddies" is episode 5 of Starman season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 29 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Charles S. Dubin, it aired on October 24, 1986.

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