Episode 9— The Praying Mantis Kills
Aired March 15, 1973 · 50 min
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A young boy, determined to protect the jail where his father, the sheriff, was killed, stands up to a group of bandits, challenging the bravery of a reluctant adult. Through the boy's actions, Caine helps both men learn the importance of balancing justice with compassion.
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