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The Cutting of the Swath

  • Episode aired Mar 2, 2003
  • 40m
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8.1/10
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  • Crime
  • Drama
Friday and Frank go from investigating a homicide to the search for an enraged serial killer. Both men struggle with their emotions as the body count goes up. Each asks what could he have do... Read allFriday and Frank go from investigating a homicide to the search for an enraged serial killer. Both men struggle with their emotions as the body count goes up. Each asks what could he have done to change the outcome.Friday and Frank go from investigating a homicide to the search for an enraged serial killer. Both men struggle with their emotions as the body count goes up. Each asks what could he have done to change the outcome.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
31
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  • Director
    • Guy Norman Bee
  • Writers
    • Dan Dworkin
    • Jay Beattie
    • Jack Webb(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Ethan Embry
    • Jessica Steen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Norman Bee
  • Writers
    • Dan Dworkin
    • Jay Beattie
    • Jack Webb(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Ethan Embry
    • Jessica Steen
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    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Lt. Joe Fridayas Lt. Joe Friday
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Det. Frank Smithas Det. Frank Smith
    Jessica Steen
    Jessica Steen
    • Amy Wenzelas Amy Wenzel
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Dr. Louise Nottinghamas Dr. Louise Nottingham
    Arthur Taxier
    Arthur Taxier
    • Graham Lairdas Graham Laird
    John Walcutt
    John Walcutt
    • John Lomanas John Loman
    Tom Jourden
    Tom Jourden
    • Eli Rugenas Eli Rugen
    Warren Munson
    Warren Munson
    • Uncle Perryas Uncle Perry
    Frank Roman
    • Detective Rutteras Detective Rutter
    Brian Evers
    • Reverend Meyeras Reverend Meyer
    David Sobel
    David Sobel
    • Sean Spelberas Sean Spelber
    Lindsay Crouse
    Lindsay Crouse
    • Captain Ruth Hagermannas Captain Ruth Hagermann
    Louisa Abernathy
    Louisa Abernathy
    • Principalas Principal
    Rick Allen
    • Detective Barnesas Detective Barnes
    Iris Bahr
    Iris Bahr
    • Beckyas Becky
    Blair Bess
    Blair Bess
    • Detective Ray Danielsas Detective Ray Daniels
    Peggy Dunne
    Peggy Dunne
    • Terry - Coronor's Investigatoras Terry - Coronor's Investigator
    Megan Edwards
    Megan Edwards
    • Jillas Jill
    • Director
      • Guy Norman Bee
    • Writers
      • Dan Dworkin
      • Jay Beattie
      • Jack Webb(uncredited)
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      At the home where the wife and kids are found, Friday is seen holding a silver colored short-barrel service revolver. In subsequent scenes, he carries a dark colored revolver.

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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Wolf Films
      • Universal Network Television
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    • Runtime
      40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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