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Friends with Benefits S1E8 — The Benefit of Mentors

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Friends with Benefits•Season 1•Episode 8

The Benefit of Mentors

6.9/10 · 59 votesAug 26, 201121 min

Ranked #11 of 12 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Aaron learns a girl he mentored in junior high has become a porn star; a doctor bribes Sara for help impressing Riley; Fitz and Ben visit a friend at the hospital.

Directed byRob Greenberg

Written byValerie Breiman

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Season 1 Episodes12

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Pilot

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The Benefit of the Right Track

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Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Ben Lewis

Danneel Ackles

Danneel Ackles

Sara Maxwell

Zach Cregger

Zach Cregger

Aaron Greenway

André Holland

André Holland

Julian 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Jessica Lucas

Jessica Lucas

Riley Elliott

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Rob Greenberg

Director

Valerie Breiman

Valerie Breiman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Benefit of Mentors" is episode 8 of Friends with Benefits season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 59 votes, ranking #11 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Rob Greenberg and written by Valerie Breiman, it aired on August 26, 2011.

Next: E9 · The Benefit of Being Shallow Best of Season 1