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Starsky & Hutch S2E16 — The Set-Up (1)
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Starsky & Hutch•Season 2•Episode 16

The Set-Up (1)

8.2/10 · 304 votesJan 22, 197760 min

Ranked #1 of 25 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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First episode of a two-part story. The tough Detective partners are working incognito as truckers, in an operation to safely transport Joe Durniak - a man with Mob connections whom Starsky knows from his childhood - who is promised protection and a new identity in

Directed byGeorge McCowan
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Episode Summary

"The Set-Up (1)" is episode 16 of Starsky & Hutch season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 304 votes, ranking #1 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by George McCowan, it aired on January 22, 1977.

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