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The Six Million Dollar Man S5E18 — Dead Ringer
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The Six Million Dollar Man•Season 5•Episode 18

Dead Ringer

6.3/10 · 144 votesFeb 13, 197845 min

Ranked #21 of 21 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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Steve's brush with death is followed by visions that may be the work of a spirit.

Directed byArnold Laven
Written byRobert I. Holt
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Lee Majors

Lee Majors

Steve Austin

Martin E. Brooks

Martin E. Brooks

Dr. Rudy Wells

Richard Anderson

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Oscar Goldman

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Arnold Laven

Arnold Laven

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Bob Herron

Bob Herron

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Leon Garbers

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Ronald W. Browne

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Charles Mitchell

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Episode Summary

"Dead Ringer" is episode 18 of The Six Million Dollar Man season 5. It scored 6.3/10 from 144 votes, ranking #21 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Arnold Laven and written by Robert I. Holt, it aired on February 13, 1978.

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