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The Lost World S1E17 — Prodigal Father
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The Lost World•Season 1•Episode 17

Prodigal Father

7.7/10 · 97 votesFeb 19, 200044 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Veronica reunites with her father; the team must fight Kartas, a bounty hunter after Veronica's father.

Directed byColin Budds
Written byDavid Tynan
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Episode Summary

"Prodigal Father" is episode 17 of The Lost World season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 97 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Colin Budds and written by David Tynan, it aired on February 19, 2000.

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