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The Professionals S3E2 — Backtrack
7.5

Backtrack

7.5/10 · 149 votesNov 3, 1979

Ranked #4 of 8 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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It's just another routine house break-in for a cat burglar, until he accidentally uncovers a complex drugs smuggling operation. When CI5 step in, they realise it's not just the burglar's life that is now in danger.

Directed byChristopher King
Written byDon Houghton

Seasons5

Season 3 Episodes8

Cast3

Lewis Collins

Lewis Collins

Bodie

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

Doyle

Gordon Jackson

Gordon Jackson

George Cowley

Crew4

Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

Don Houghton

Don Houghton

Writer

D

Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

C

Christopher King

Director

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Episode Summary

"Backtrack" is episode 2 of The Professionals season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 149 votes, ranking #4 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Christopher King and written by Don Houghton, it aired on November 3, 1979.