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The A-Team S2E21 — Semi-Friendly Persuasion
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The A-Team•Season 2•Episode 21

Semi-Friendly Persuasion

7.8/10 · 459 votesMar 8, 198447 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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The A-Team faces an especially challenging mission when their pacifist clients forbid the use of violence against bigots trying to run their community off its land.

Directed byCraig R. Baxley
Written byDanny Lee Cole
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George Peppard

George Peppard

John 'Hannibal' Smith

Dirk Benedict

Dirk Benedict

Templeton 'Faceman' Peck

Mr. T

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B.A. Baracus

Dwight Schultz

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'Howling Mad' Murdock

Melinda Culea

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Amy Amanda Allen

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Bradley B. Six

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Chris G. Willingham

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Craig R. Baxley

Craig R. Baxley

Director

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Danny Lee Cole

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Semi-Friendly Persuasion" is episode 21 of The A-Team season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 459 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by Danny Lee Cole, it aired on March 8, 1984.

Next: E22 · Curtain CallBest of Season 2