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Get a Life S1E9 — Bored Straight
8.5
Get a Life•Season 1•Episode 9

Bored Straight

8.5/10 · 128 votesDec 2, 199023 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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While delivering papers in the bad side of town, Chris meets a group of young hoodlums and he decides to ""take back the streets"" by helping the kids.

Directed byDavid Mirkin
Written byMarjorie Gross
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Chris Elliott

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Chris Peterson

Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian Doyle-Murray

Gus Borden

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue

Gradys Peterson

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Taylor Fry

Amy Potter

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Larry Potter

Robin Riker

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Sharon Potter

Bob Elliott

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Fred Peterson

Brady Bluhm

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Wesley Jonathan

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Eddie

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David Mirkin

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Episode Summary

"Bored Straight" is episode 9 of Get a Life season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 128 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by David Mirkin and written by Marjorie Gross, it aired on December 2, 1990.

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