The BEST episodes written by Barbara Merlin

Man on a String
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7.19
36 votes

#1 - Man on a String

The Fugitive - Season 2 - Episode 3

While walking on the road late at night, Kimble comes to the aid of Lucey Russell after her car has broken down. As a gratitude, she provides him her place to stay for the night. But the next morning, the police find the dead body of Lars Adams, a married man whom Lucey has been having an affair with only a few feet where her car broke down. As a result, Lucey is arrested for Lars' murder. Lars' wife, Amy, realizes that her husband was killed accidentally, but after learning of his philandering with Lucey, Amy decides that Lucey should take the rap. Kimble realizes that he can prove Lucey's innocence, but testifying for her could jeopardize his own freedom.

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Rich Man, Poor Man
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7.13
14 votes

#2 - Rich Man, Poor Man

Bonanza - Season 4 - Episode 32

Claude Miller, the laughingstock of Virginia City, gets even with everyone who made fun of him when he strikes it rich.

The Hell Wind
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7.13
8 votes

#3 - The Hell Wind

The Virginian - Season 6 - Episode 21

Trampas, Stacey, and Elizabeth are transporting a bull back to Shiloh when they encounter a massive sand storm. They find a deserted homestead to take shelter in while waiting out the storm. While there others start showing up beginning with the Van Owens who are on vacation. Trampas recognizes her as as a crooked dealer from years back with a different name and her husband is the president of the local bank. When the bull knocks a hole in the wall, Trampas and Stacey discover $10,000 in gold coins and wonder who to trust.

Get Thee to a Nunnery
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6.00
2 votes

#4 - Get Thee to a Nunnery

I Spy - Season 2 - Episode 23

Yanks vs. Brits after Nazi art treasures in a convent garden.

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