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The A-Team S5E1 — Dishpan Man

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The A-Team•Season 5•Episode 1

Dishpan Man

6.8/10 · 351 votesSep 26, 198649 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 5•matches the season avg

The A-Team is blackmailed by retired General Stockwell, who kidnaps Hannibal and threatens to have him prosecuted if the A-Team fails to secure the release of hostages held on a plane in Spain.

Directed byTony Mordente

Written byStephen J. Cannell

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Cast6

George Peppard

George Peppard

John 'Hannibal' Smith

Dirk Benedict

Dirk Benedict

Templeton 'Faceman' Peck

Mr. T

Mr. T

B.A. Baracus

Dwight Schultz

Dwight Schultz

'Howling Mad' Murdock

Eddie Velez

Eddie Velez

Frankie Santana

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

General Hunt Stockwell

Crew5

Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

Writer

Tony Mordente

Tony Mordente

Director

A

Albert J.J. Zúñiga

Editor

R

Ron Spang

Editor

F

Frank E. Johnson

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Dishpan Man" is episode 1 of The A-Team season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 351 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Tony Mordente and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on September 26, 1986.

Next: E2 · Trial by Fire Best of Season 5