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THE HOGAN FAMILY · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 5

The Hogan Family S01E05 Benefit of the Doubt

Mar 24, 1986 30 MIN CBS

The episode in brief

Valerie gets a call from school and learns Willie is failing science. She quickly discovers another problem, both Mark and Willie are taking the same class and brainiac Mark is constantly making him look bad.

Who’s in it

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Behind the camera

WRITTEN BY Eric Cohen

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S01E05

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S01E05 FAQ

When did The Hogan Family S01E05 air?

The Hogan Family S01E05 (“Benefit of the Doubt”) first aired on March 24, 1986.

Where can I watch The Hogan Family S01E05?

In the US, The Hogan Family season 1 — including this episode — is available on Amazon, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home.

Who directed and wrote The Hogan Family S01E05?

The Hogan Family S01E05 (“Benefit of the Doubt”) was written by Eric Cohen.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 1
EPISODES01E05
AIREDMar 24, 1986
NETWORKCBS
RUNTIME30 min
WRITERSEric Cohen
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