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Picket Fences S1E8 — Sacred Hearts
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Picket Fences•Season 1•Episode 8

Sacred Hearts

7.7/10 · 110 votesNov 6, 199242 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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An elderly patient is murdered at a nursing home. A "singing serial mercy-killing" nun is arrested, sparking controversy over the ethics and legality of euthanasia.

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Tom Skerritt

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Jimmy Brock

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Jill Brock

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Kenny Lacos

Lauren Holly

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Maxine Stewart

Holly Marie Combs

Holly Marie Combs

Kimberly Brock

Justin Shenkarow

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Matthew Brock

Adam Wylie

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Zelda Rubinstein

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Episode Summary

"Sacred Hearts" is episode 8 of Picket Fences season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 110 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on November 6, 1992.

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