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Synopsis
In The Big Shakedown, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a troubling case of extortion in Los Angeles. The episode opens with an informant revealing that a man named Ray Williams is impersonating a police officer to extort money from local bookmakers. The detectives are tasked with uncovering the truth behind this crime, which puts them on the trail of a suspect who is not only breaking the law but also exploiting the trust placed in law enforcement.
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