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The Ropers S2E3 — Power Play
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The Ropers•Season 2•Episode 3

Power Play

7.2/10 · 54 votesSep 29, 197922 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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When the electricity to the Roper's house is cut off when Helen's sister is supposed to come for dinner, Stanley "borrows" electricity from the Brookes.

Directed byJack Shea
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Norman Fell

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Stanley Roper

Audra Lindley

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Helen Roper

Jeffrey Tambor

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Jeffrey P. Brookes III

Patty McCormack

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Anne Brookes

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Episode Summary

"Power Play" is episode 3 of The Ropers season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 54 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on September 29, 1979.

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