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The Grinder S1E8 — Giving Thanks, Getting Justice
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The Grinder•Season 1•Episode 8

Giving Thanks, Getting Justice

7.9/10 · 228 votesNov 24, 201521 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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After spending several holidays away from the family, Dean is thrilled to be reunited with them for his first real Thanksgiving celebration in a long time. But his overexcitement and meddling brings a major, unexpected family secret to light. Meanwhile, a series of flashbacks reveal

Directed byJamie Babbit
Written byNiki Schwartz-Wright
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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

William Devane

Dean Sanderson Sr.

Hana Hayes

Hana Hayes

Lizzie Sanderson

Connor Kalopsis

Connor Kalopsis

Ethan Sanderson

Steve Little

Steve Little

Todd

Natalie Morales

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Claire Lacoste

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Niki Schwartz-Wright

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Jamie Babbit

Jamie Babbit

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Episode Summary

"Giving Thanks, Getting Justice" is episode 8 of The Grinder season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 228 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Niki Schwartz-Wright, it aired on November 24, 2015.

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