Episode 3— The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)
Aired March 18, 1982 · 26 min
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On her 18th birthday, the daughter of a wealthy businessman is kidnapped, prompting the Police Squad to investigate. The boyfriend emerges as the primary suspect, but clues such as a tuba or ship's horn heard in a recorded message lead Frank and Ed to a tuba store in their search. The investigation culminates in a confrontation with the kidnapper, who resists arrest.
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