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The Mod Squad S1E16 — Shell Game
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The Mod Squad•Season 1•Episode 16

Shell Game

7.8/10 · 52 votesJan 29, 196960 min

Ranked #16 of 26 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Pete and Linc successfully infiltrate a gang of thieves only to discover they are protected by crooked cops and that Julie has become an unwitting hostage.

Directed byGene Nelson
Written byEdward J. Lakso
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Peggy Lipton

Peggy Lipton

Julie Barnes

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

Linc Hayes

Tige Andrews

Tige Andrews

Capt. Adam Greer

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

Pete Cochran

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Edward J. Lakso

Writer

Gene Nelson

Gene Nelson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Shell Game" is episode 16 of The Mod Squad season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 52 votes, ranking #16 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Gene Nelson and written by Edward J. Lakso, it aired on January 29, 1969.

Next: E17 · Fear Is the Bucking HorseBest of Season 1