Eerie, Indiana S1E2 — The Retainer

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Eerie, Indiana•Season 1•Episode 2

The Retainer

7.0/10 · 340 votesSep 22, 199124 min

Ranked #16 of 19 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Through a schoolmate's dental retainer, Marshall and Simon learn of a planned takeover by the town's dogs.

Directed byJoe Dante

Written byKarl Schaefer, Jose Rivera

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Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes19

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The Retainer

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The ATM With the Heart of Gold

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The Losers

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America's Scariest Home Video

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Just Say No Fun

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Heart on a Chain

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The Dead Letter

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Who's Who

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The Lost Hour

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Marshall's Theory of Believability

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Tornado Days

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Mr. Chaney

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No Brain, No Pain

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Zombies in P.J.s

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Reality Takes a Holiday

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The Broken Record

Cast5

Omri Katz

Omri Katz

Marshall Teller

Justin Shenkarow

Justin Shenkarow

Simon Holmes

Mary-Margaret Humes

Mary-Margaret Humes

Marilyn Teller

Julie Condra

Julie Condra

Syndi Teller

Francis Guinan

Francis Guinan

Edgar Teller

Crew10

K

Karl Schaefer

Writer

Joe Dante

Joe Dante

Director

E

Eric Dawson

Casting

Jonathan West

Jonathan West

Director of Photography

C

Cecily Adams

Casting

Jon Poll

Jon Poll

Editor

G

Gene Cane

Set Decoration

M

Melissa Binder

Costume Design

Jose Rivera

Jose Rivera

Writer

J. Peter Robinson

J. Peter Robinson

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The Retainer" is episode 2 of Eerie, Indiana season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 340 votes, ranking #16 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Joe Dante and written by Karl Schaefer, Jose Rivera, it aired on September 22, 1991.

Next: E3 · The ATM With the Heart of Gold Best of Season 1