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Detective in the House
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Detective in the House

1985-03-15 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Drama

Detective in the House is an American detective drama series that aired on CBS on Friday nights from March 15, 1985 to April 19, 1985.

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Lorimar Productions
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Meeno PeluceMeeno Peluce
R.J. WilliamsR.J. Williams
Jack ElamJack Elam
Judd HirschJudd Hirsch
Cassie YatesCassie Yates
Amanda IngberAmanda IngberDeborah Wyman

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