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Recap of Episode 25

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Season 2 Episode 25 Written by: Harley Peyton & Robert Engels Directed by: Duwayne Dunham Original Air date: April 4th, 1991 "Josie...?" At the Book House, Harry gets a surprise awakening from Jones. She slips into bed with him and starts to seduce him while he's passed out. She dabs some of Josie's perfume across his lips and hers. In Harry's drunken haze he thinks it's Josie, and starts to imagine her in Jones' place. Then Jones pulls wire from her bracelet and tries to strangle Harry. He wakes up and immediately begins fighting for his life. He manages to knock her out. When he gets a good look, he seems surprised to see a woman. "If you're gonna bring a hammer, you better bring nails." Audrey brings John Justice Wheeler room service at the hotel. She's happy and bubbly with him. John says his uncle used to tell him, "if you're gonna bring a hammer, you better bring nails." Audrey as...

Recap of Episode 24

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"Get outta here...go!" Season 2 Episode 24 Written by: Barry Pullman Directed by: James Foley Original Air date: March 28th, 1991 "It's a pretty simple town." At the bookhouse, Harry drinks and pines for Josie while having memories of some of their moments together. Hawk brings him breakfast from Norma. Harry says maybe he'll eat later. Then he asks what's happening at the station. Hawk answers that Windom's chess game is the big concern. Harry says they can handle it because, "it's a pretty simple town. Or at least it used to be."  Annie Blackburn, Norma's sister, walks into the Double R. Norma hugs her and introduces her to Shelly. After they briefly chat about their mother. Annie says they can talk about her or they can feel good about things. She also tells Norma that it's weird being out of the convent, and she doesn't want any charity. Norma promises to work her until she drops. ...

Recap of Episode 23

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Season 2 Episode 23 Written by: Tricia Brock Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter Original Air Date: February 16th, 1991 "She was the love of my life." Dale listens to Windom's tape recording in Harry's office. On the tape, Windom insists that Dale print his next move in the newspaper. After they finish listening, Harry says he's not letting Dale out of his sight. Dale thinks they better call Pete so Harry tells Lucy to get Pete on the phone. Carolyn's death mask sits on Harry desk, which Dale stares at mournfully. Harry senses his distraction and notes that Carolyn was very beautiful. Dale softly replies, "she was the love of my life, Harry." "Poor Josie." At the Packard's, Pete tells Lucy over the phone he'll come right down to the station. After he hangs up, Pete serves Catherine and Andrew breakfast. He makes a funny face out of Andrew's food, which Andrew loves. Catherine looks on anno...

Recap of Episode 22

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Season 2 Episode 22 Written by: Harley Peyton & Robert Engels Directed by: Diane Keaton Original Air Date: February 9th, 1991 "I just want it over with." We open to slow pan of a giant chess board. Then Evelyn appears sitting on her staircase. She's dressed in all black. Malcolm stands by the doorway talking to some local police officers about James. She's clearly disenchanted with the lies he's telling, but plays along. Once the officers leave, Malcolm puts his hands on her throat and warns her to be careful. Evelyn says she just wants this over with. Meanwhile at Wallie's Hideout, Donna pulls James into the corner. A group of random sailors sit at the bar. The bartender is pushy about offering Donna a drink. Then James says he's being set up, and he thinks he should talk to Evelyn. Donna doesn't know if it's a good idea, but James is convinced that Evelyn will listen to him. Donna asks why in a solemn voice, almos...

Recap of Episode 21

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"My name is Windom, Windom Earle!" Season 2 Episode 21 Written by: Scott Frost Directed by:  Uli Edel Original Air Date: February 02, 1991 "Windom is a genius!" In Harry's office, Doc Hayward, Cooper, Andy and Harry investigate the dead body left by Windom Earle. In the victim's mouth is a chess piece. Cooper tells Doc Hayward to look under the victim's shirt to check for a puncture wound, which will have likely severed the aorta. Doc does so and sees Dale is right. Harry realizes that Dale has seen this before. Then Hawk enters and tells them that he found boot prints outside, which were heavier on the way in versus going out. Cooper recounts what he thinks happened. He says Windom probably recently befriended the dead man. Then he thinks Windom created a diversion by knocking out the power so he could get the body in Harry's office. Dale goes on to say that Windom is a genius, and he's just taken the first pawn in a...