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The Sweeney S4E2 — Hard Men
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The Sweeney•Season 4•Episode 2

Hard Men

7.7/10 · 156 votesSep 14, 1978

Ranked #6 of 14 in Season 4•+0.1 vs season avg

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Regan and Carter are reluctantly teamed up with a Scottish officer.

Directed byGraham Baker
Written byTroy Kennedy Martin
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John Thaw

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Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

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Det. Sgt. George Carter

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Graham Baker

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Troy Kennedy Martin

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Norman G. Langley

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John S. Smith

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Peter Brayham

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Episode Summary

"Hard Men" is episode 2 of The Sweeney season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 156 votes, ranking #6 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Graham Baker and written by Troy Kennedy Martin, it aired on September 14, 1978.

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