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Monsters S1E17 — Taps
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Monsters•Season 1•Episode 17

Taps

5.6/10 · 188 votesMar 4, 198922 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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Professional dancer/actress Suzy St. Claire wants independence from her possessive dancing partner and boyfriend, so she poisons and dismembers him. However, his severed leg in a red tap shoe seeks revenge.

Directed byDavid Misch
Written byDavid Misch, Larry Charles
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Episode Summary

"Taps" is episode 17 of Monsters season 1. It scored 5.6/10 from 188 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by David Misch and written by David Misch, Larry Charles, it aired on March 4, 1989.

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