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The Grinder S1E19 — A System on Trial
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The Grinder•Season 1•Episode 19

A System on Trial

7.5/10 · 150 votesApr 12, 201621 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Stewart is concerned about Dean Sr.'s anger issues complicating their case, so Dean arranges some focus-group testing to see what the masses really think.

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Rob Lowe

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Dean Sanderson

Fred Savage

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Stewart Sanderson

Mary Elizabeth Ellis

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William Devane

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Episode Summary

"A System on Trial" is episode 19 of The Grinder season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 150 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on April 12, 2016.

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