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Beauty and the Beast S1E2 — Terrible Savior
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Beauty and the Beast•Season 1•Episode 2

Terrible Savior

7.4/10 · 171 votesOct 2, 198747 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.8 vs season avg

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A subway slasher that kills with claws and leaves the victims looking as if they were mauled by a bear is on the prowl. When Catherine learns about the case, she starts to suspect Vincent, as she remembers how he rescued her from the attackers

Directed byAlan Cooke
Written byGeorge R.R. Martin
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Linda Hamilton

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Catherine Chandler

Ron Perlman

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Joe Maxwell

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Episode Summary

"Terrible Savior" is episode 2 of Beauty and the Beast season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 171 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alan Cooke and written by George R.R. Martin, it aired on October 2, 1987.

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