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S2·E19 Home

Episode
Season 2, Episode 19
Air Date
February 26, 1979
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Alexander Singer
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 26, 1979 60 min
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Synopsis

A helpless old lady in a wheelchair is dumped in a county office because of a bureaucratic wrangle, and this sets the staff onto a searing Tribune expose of shoddy nursing home practices. Billie gets a job at a nursing home for a shocking insider's report on care for the elderly, while Lou learns from a retired hat maker that, in too many cases, this country's old people are regarded as non-persons.

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When did Season 2 Episode 19 of Lou Grant air?

Season 2, Episode 19 ('Home') originally aired on February 26, 1979.

How long is Season 2 Episode 19 ('Home')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Lou Grant Season 2 Episode 19?

A helpless old lady in a wheelchair is dumped in a county office because of a bureaucratic wrangle, and this sets the staff onto a searing Tribune expose of shoddy nursing home practices. Billie gets a job at a nursing home for a shocking insider's report on care for the elderly, while Lou learns fr...

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