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Monsters S1E8 — Sleeping Dragon
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Monsters•Season 1•Episode 8

Sleeping Dragon

5.8/10 · 310 votesDec 10, 198822 min

Ranked #16 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A mysterious prehistoric capsule is found outside Reno. Four scientists study it, but a lizard-looking monster hatches from it. With a heavy snowstorm raging outside, they must fight for their survival.

Directed byMark Rezyka
Written byMichael Reaves
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Episode Summary

"Sleeping Dragon" is episode 8 of Monsters season 1. It scored 5.8/10 from 310 votes, ranking #16 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Mark Rezyka and written by Michael Reaves, it aired on December 10, 1988.

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