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Hot in Cleveland S2E1 — Free Elka
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Hot in Cleveland•Season 2•Episode 1

Free Elka

8.1/10 · 301 votesJan 19, 201120 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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Elka encounters an old friend in prison, while Melanie, Joy and Victoria struggle to raise money for her bail. Meanwhile, Joy gets an interesting letter from the INS and Victoria loses her fortune.

Directed byDavid Trainer
Written bySuzanne Martin
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Episode Summary

"Free Elka" is episode 1 of Hot in Cleveland season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 301 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by David Trainer and written by Suzanne Martin, it aired on January 19, 2011.

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