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  • Baretta The 5½ Pound Junkie (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Baretta

The 5½ Pound Junkie (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After Baretta's childhood friend Eddie is killed, he takes on the obligation of a pregnant widow who is addicted to smack. He "kidnaps" her in an attempt to wean her off drugs to prevent the baby's being born addicted as well. His CI helps...See moreAfter Baretta's childhood friend Eddie is killed, he takes on the obligation of a pregnant widow who is addicted to smack. He "kidnaps" her in an attempt to wean her off drugs to prevent the baby's being born addicted as well. His CI helps Baretta get justice. Written by jeaneva See less
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Director
Writers
Stephen J. Cannell (created by) | Peter S. Fischer (written by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 24, 1975

Release date
Jan 24, 1975 (United States)

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17 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Blake
Det. Tony Baretta Det. Tony Baretta   See fewer
Dana Elcar
Lt. Shiller Lt. Shiller   See fewer
Ayn Ruymen
Sue Lee Sue Lee   See fewer
Sarah Cunningham
Jessie Perino Jessie Perino   See fewer
Mario Roccuzzo
Joey Perino Joey Perino   See fewer
Gerrit Graham
Rick Parrish Rick Parrish   See fewer
Julian Christopher
Abe Polo (as James Louis Watkins) Abe Polo (as James Louis Watkins)   See fewer
Tom Ewell
Billy Truman Billy Truman   See fewer
Rudolph Willrich
Randy Cole Randy Cole   See fewer
Harry Caesar
Cliff Johnson Cliff Johnson   See fewer
Victor Argo
The Deacon The Deacon   See fewer
Richard Branda
Koppleman Koppleman   See fewer
Mike Lieberman
State Police Officer State Police Officer   See fewer
John Shay
1st Doctor 1st Doctor   See fewer
Simmy Bow
Lowell Petrie (as Simey Bow) Lowell Petrie (as Simey Bow)   See fewer
Lala the Cockatoo
Fred the Cockatoo (uncredited) Fred the Cockatoo (uncredited)   See fewer
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