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The Mod Squad S1E19 — The Uptight Town
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The Mod Squad•Season 1•Episode 19

The Uptight Town

8.4/10 · 66 votesFeb 18, 196960 min

Ranked #2 of 26 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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A racist town tries to pin a murder on a black man who had nothing to do with it.

Directed byEarl Bellamy
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Peggy Lipton

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Julie Barnes

Clarence Williams III

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Linc Hayes

Tige Andrews

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Michael Cole

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Pete Cochran

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Earl Bellamy

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Episode Summary

"The Uptight Town" is episode 19 of The Mod Squad season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 66 votes, ranking #2 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Earl Bellamy, it aired on February 18, 1969.

Next: E20 · A Reign of GunsBest of Season 1