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Wiseguy S1E12 — Independent Operator

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Wiseguy•Season 1•Episode 12

Independent Operator

8.1/10 · 92 votesJan 4, 198860 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Vinnie’s assignment to check out a contract killer leads him into a huge global contraband syndicate — an operation that far exceeds the scope of the Steelgrave family — overlorded by brother and sister Mel and Susan Profitt.

Directed byAaron Lipstadt

Written byStephen J. Cannell

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Seasons4

Cast3

Ken Wahl

Ken Wahl

Vincent Terranova

Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks

Frank McPike

Jim Byrnes

Jim Byrnes

Daniel Benjamin 'Lifeguard' Burroughs

Crew2

Aaron Lipstadt

Aaron Lipstadt

Director

Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Independent Operator" is episode 12 of Wiseguy season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 92 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Aaron Lipstadt and written by Stephen J. Cannell, it aired on January 4, 1988.

Next: E13 · Fascination for the Flame Best of Season 1