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The Hitchhiker S3E5 — Shadow Puppets
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The Hitchhiker•Season 3•Episode 5

Shadow Puppets

6.3/10 · 130 votesJul 8, 198930 min

Ranked #6 of 14 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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A psychologist with a twisted bent takes the wrong track with a disturbed patient and learns that sometimes it's dangerous to play games.

Directed byRoger Andrieux
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Episode Summary

"Shadow Puppets" is episode 5 of The Hitchhiker season 3. It scored 6.3/10 from 130 votes, ranking #6 of 14 episodes this season (season average 5.8). Directed by Roger Andrieux, it aired on July 8, 1989.

Next: E6 · RenaissanceBest of Season 3