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Monsters S2E8 — The Demons
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Monsters•Season 2•Episode 8

The Demons

5.3/10 · 130 votesNov 19, 198922 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 2•−0.8 vs season avg

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Greedy alien Arcturus tries to enslave a demon to grant his wishes, but instead gets a Chicago insurance agent named Arthur Gammet. Poor Arthur must fulfill the alien's wishes, even if it means getting a demon of his own.

Directed byScott Alexander
Written byMartin Olson, Robert Sheckley
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Episode Summary

"The Demons" is episode 8 of Monsters season 2. It scored 5.3/10 from 130 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Scott Alexander and written by Martin Olson, Robert Sheckley, it aired on November 19, 1989.

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