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Deadline S1E2 — Lovers and Madmen
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Deadline•Season 1•Episode 2

Lovers and Madmen

7.7/10 · 12 votesOct 9, 200060 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Benton investigates a renowned classical pianist who becomes romantically involved with Benton's estranged wife.

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Oliver Platt

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Wallace Benton

Lili Taylor

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Hildy Baker

Hope Davis

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Brooke Benton

Damon Gupton

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Charles Foster

Christina Chang

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Beth Khambu

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Episode Summary

"Lovers and Madmen" is episode 2 of Deadline season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 12 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on October 9, 2000.

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