Simon & Simon I Thought the War Was Over (Season 6, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Action, Crime, Drama

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Simon & Simon

I Thought the War Was Over (Season 6, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Action, Crime, Drama

Rick's war buddy Ray is killed when he is innocently caught in gang crossfire. His death triggers traumatic flashbacks in Rick leading him to seek therapy while AJ and Downtown investigate the drug trade causing the violence.

Director

David Moessinger

Writers

Philip DeGuere Jr. (created by) (as Philip DeGuere) | Bill Dial (teleplay) (story) | Gerald McRaney (teleplay) (story) | David Moessinger (teleplay)

Producers

Mark A. Burley | Stephen A. Miller

Composer

David Bell

Cinematographer

Vincent A. Martinelli

Editor

Donald Hoskinson

Casting Director

Donna Dockstader

Production Designer

Bruce Crone

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 5, 1987

Release date

Mar 5, 1987 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 cast members

Name	Known for
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