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Monsters S2E9 — Reaper
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Monsters•Season 2•Episode 9

Reaper

6.7/10 · 124 votesNov 26, 198922 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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An elderly man in a nursing home, terrified of death, makes a deal with the Grim Reaper — if he gets more souls for Death, he gets to live a bit longer. Things complicate when he falls for a caring elderly nurse.

Directed byJohn Lafia
Written byJosef Anderson
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Episode Summary

"Reaper" is episode 9 of Monsters season 2. It scored 6.7/10 from 124 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by John Lafia and written by Josef Anderson, it aired on November 26, 1989.

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