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Petrocelli/By Reason of Madness
| By Reason of Madness | |
| Season 1, Episode 3 | |
| Airdate | September 25, 1974 |
| Written by | William Kelley |
| Directed by | James Sheldon |
| ← 1x02 Music to Die By |
1x04 → Edge of Evil |
| Petrocelli — Season One | |
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By Reason of Madness is the third episode of the first season of Petrocelli.
Guest Stars: Lynda Day George (Vickie Richardson), James McEachin (Dr. Herb Shoate), Rory Calhoun (Edgar Richardson)
Special Guest Star: John Vernon (Barney Majors)
Special Guest Appearance by: Loretta Swit (Ella Knox)
Co-Starring: Rudy Bond (Dr. Starnberg)
With: Riley Hill (Judge Medford), Ann Edwards (Marianne Gaddis), Hector LeDesma (George Cantrell), Raul R. Gomez (Clerk)
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Plot Overview
An insanity defense is what Petrocelli intends to present for his defense of a woman accused of murdering her husband. She claims that his humming of a Grieg composition they heard earlier in the evening set her off, but a formidable Assistant D.A. is certain that she knew of another woman in his life and that jealousy is the motive. With both sides bringing in psychiatrists and getting diametrically different results, Tony has to resort to putting on a presentation in court to get to the truth.
