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The Virginian S6E2 — The Deadly Past
8.5
The Virginian•Season 6•Episode 2

The Deadly Past

8.5/10 · 77 votesSep 20, 196790 min

Ranked #3 of 26 in Season 6•+0.5 vs season avg

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Suspense builds as Trampas, a hard-drinking gunslinger and a sheriff's wife search for the person who has sent them death notes. Evans: Darren McGavin. Trampas: Doug McClure. Emily: Mary-Robin Redd. Chris: Linden Chiles. Ned: Bing Russell.

Directed byAbner Biberman
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Doug McClure

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Trampas

James Drury

James Drury

The "Virginian"

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Episode Summary

"The Deadly Past" is episode 2 of The Virginian season 6. It scored 8.5/10 from 77 votes, ranking #3 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Abner Biberman, it aired on September 20, 1967.

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