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Tales of the Unexpected S6E14 — The Turn of the Tide
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Tales of the Unexpected•Season 6•Episode 14

The Turn of the Tide

5.3/10 · 189 votesSep 3, 198326 min

Ranked #14 of 14 in Season 6•−0.8 vs season avg

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Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.

Directed byRay Danton
Written byRoss Thomas
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Ray Danton

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Ross Thomas

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Dean Cundey

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Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

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Episode Summary

"The Turn of the Tide" is episode 14 of Tales of the Unexpected season 6. It scored 5.3/10 from 189 votes, ranking #14 of 14 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Ray Danton and written by Ross Thomas, it aired on September 3, 1983.

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