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The Grinder S1E15 — The Ties That Grind
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The Grinder•Season 1•Episode 15

The Ties That Grind

7.3/10 · 164 votesFeb 16, 201621 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Dean's therapist, Jillian, encourages him to, once and for all, shed his Grinder persona and find out who the real Dean is. Through his therapy exercises, he ends up making others around him evaluate their own issues, much to Stewart's frustration.

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Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Dean Sanderson

Fred Savage

Fred Savage

Stewart Sanderson

Mary Elizabeth Ellis

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Debbie Sanderson

William Devane

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Dean Sanderson Sr.

Hana Hayes

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Lizzie Sanderson

Connor Kalopsis

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Ethan Sanderson

Steve Little

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Natalie Morales

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Claire Lacoste

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Episode Summary

"The Ties That Grind" is episode 15 of The Grinder season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 164 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on February 16, 2016.

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