Baretta
The 5½ Pound Junkie
Season 1, Episode 2 · Aired 1975-01-24
Synopsis
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 Baretta get justice.
In the series
This episode is part of Baretta (1975–1978) on ABC.
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Key cast
- Robert Blake as Det. Tony Baretta
- Tom Ewell as Billy Truman
- Michael D. Roberts as Rooster