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The Hunger•Season 1•Episode 4

The Secret Shih-Tan

6.9/10 · 154 votesJul 27, 199728 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 1•+1.1 vs season avg

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A gourmet chef is paid an enormous amount of money to prepare a meal from a secret book called Shi-Than.

Directed byRussell Mulcahy
Written byDavid Preston
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Episode Summary

"The Secret Shih-Tan" is episode 4 of The Hunger season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 154 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.8). Directed by Russell Mulcahy and written by David Preston, it aired on July 27, 1997.

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