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Small Sacrifices

TV·1989–1989·1 season, 2 episodes·ABC·Crime, Drama

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A peculiar and disturbing case catches the attention of the police when a young mother and her children, all severely injured, show up in a hospital's emergency room.

Cast

Farrah FawcettFarrah FawcettDiane DownsRyan O'NealRyan O'NealLew LewistonJohn SheaJohn SheaFrank JoziakGordon ClappGordon ClappDetective Doug WelchGarry ChalkGarry ChalkBoyd Paul DownsEmily PerkinsEmily PerkinsKaren DownsMaxine MillerMaxine MillerVerla Mae Wells

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1989Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Part 1November 12, 1989—
  2. S01E02Part 2November 14, 1989—

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