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The A-Team S2E17 — It's a Desert Out There
6.9
The A-Team•Season 2•Episode 17

It's a Desert Out There

6.9/10 · 384 votesFeb 7, 198448 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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The sophisticated commando tactics used by a gang for robbing busloads of tourists suggests to the A-Team that they're preparing for a bigger score.

Directed byArnold Laven
Written byBruce Cervi
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George Peppard

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John 'Hannibal' Smith

Dirk Benedict

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Templeton 'Faceman' Peck

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Episode Summary

"It's a Desert Out There" is episode 17 of The A-Team season 2. It scored 6.9/10 from 384 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Arnold Laven and written by Bruce Cervi, it aired on February 7, 1984.

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