Joan of Arcadia S2E16 — Independence Day
8.1
Joan of Arcadia•Season 2•Episode 16

Independence Day

8.1/10 · 59 votesFeb 18, 200545 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Incensed that Will and Helen have forbidden her to go to a concert with Adam and stay overnight with him in his father's camper, Joan goes anyway. After Joan has a conversation with God about free will, she decides to use it as a rationale for

Directed byJames Hayman
Written byStephen Nathan, Ellie Herman
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Episode Summary

"Independence Day" is episode 16 of Joan of Arcadia season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 59 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by James Hayman and written by Stephen Nathan, Ellie Herman, it aired on February 18, 2005.

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