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The Mod Squad S3E16 — A Bummer for R.J.
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The Mod Squad•Season 3•Episode 16

A Bummer for R.J.

7.7/10 · 49 votesJan 19, 197160 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Carl Betz plays a disillusioned solid citizen who becomes involved in the death of a hippie girl. He's seeking the girl's killer while his heartsick daughter searches desperately for him. Julie: Peggy Lipton. Lorrie: Annette O'Toole. Linc: Clarence Williams III. Pete: Michael Cole. Johnny: Dan

Directed byPhilip Leacock
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Peggy Lipton

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Julie Barnes

Clarence Williams III

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Tige Andrews

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Pete Cochran

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Episode Summary

"A Bummer for R.J." is episode 16 of The Mod Squad season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 49 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Philip Leacock, it aired on January 19, 1971.

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