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Sisters S2E17 — A Matter of Life and Death
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Sisters•Season 2•Episode 17

A Matter of Life and Death

8.2/10 · 13 votesFeb 22, 199260 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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The siblings' various duties distract them from their mother's life-threatening condition.

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Episode Summary

"A Matter of Life and Death" is episode 17 of Sisters season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 13 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on February 22, 1992.

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