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The Venture Bros. S4E4 — Return to Malice

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The Venture Bros.•Season 4•Episode 4

Return to Malice

8.1/10 · 316 votesNov 8, 200922 min

Ranked #9 of 16 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

Henchman 21 kidnaps the Venture brothers without The Monarch's knowledge or consent, resulting in Sgt. Hatred having to storm his former hometown of Malice to rescue his charges. We also learn of the recent activities of 21 since the death of 24.

Directed byChristopher McCulloch

Written byDoc Hammer

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Doc Hammer

Doc Hammer

Dr. Girlfriend / Henchman 21 (voice)

Christopher McCulloch

Christopher McCulloch

Hank Venture / The Monarch (voice)

Patrick Warburton

Patrick Warburton

Brock Samson (voice)

James Urbaniak

James Urbaniak

Dr. Venture (voice)

Michael Sinterniklaas

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Dean Venture (voice)

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Christopher McCulloch

Christopher McCulloch

Director

Jon Schnepp

Jon Schnepp

Co-Director

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Episode Summary

"Return to Malice" is episode 4 of The Venture Bros. season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 316 votes, ranking #9 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Christopher McCulloch and written by Doc Hammer, it aired on November 8, 2009.

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