A Ghost Story

S05E21·5.6·February 27, 1971·1h·CBS

A deceased defector's body must be recovered since it contains the only sample of a deadly nerve gas.

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#21In Season 5of 23 rated episodes

#151All-timeof 171 rated episodes

−1.5vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.1

1971First airedFebruary 27, 1971

Guest stars

Andrew Dugganas Justin Bainbridge

Frank Farmeras Howard Bainbridge

Anthony Norwalkas Paul

John Winfieldas Morgan

Reza S. BadiyiDirector

Ed AdamsonStory · Teleplay

Ken PettusTeleplay

John D.F. BlackStory

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