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Men in Trees•Season 2•Episode 17

New Dogs, Old Tricks

7.7/10 · 36 votesMay 28, 200844 min

Ranked #4 of 19 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

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Jack's gift of puppies distracts Marin from completing her book. Meanwhile, Annie realizes she has feeling for Ivan as she organizes the auditions for Elmo's First Annual Talent Show. In New York City, Pilar's romantic attention to Patrick leaves him confused.

Directed byWendey Stanzler
Written byJennie Snyder Urman
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Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Marin Frist

Emily Bergl

Emily Bergl

Annie O'Donnell

Derek Richardson

Derek Richardson

Patrick Bachelor

James Tupper

James Tupper

Jack Slattery

John Amos

John Amos

Buzz Washington

Abraham Benrubi

Abraham Benrubi

Ben Jackson

Suleka Mathew

Suleka Mathew

Sara Jackson

Sarah Strange

Sarah Strange

Theresa Thomasson

Cynthia Stevenson

Cynthia Stevenson

Celia Bachelor

Timothy Webber

Timothy Webber

Jerome Robinsky

Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom

Mai Washington

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Jennie Snyder Urman

Jennie Snyder Urman

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Wendey Stanzler

Wendey Stanzler

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Episode Summary

"New Dogs, Old Tricks" is episode 17 of Men in Trees season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 36 votes, ranking #4 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Wendey Stanzler and written by Jennie Snyder Urman, it aired on May 28, 2008.

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