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Swamp Thing S1E1 — The Emerald Heart
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Swamp Thing•Season 1•Episode 1

The Emerald Heart

6.0/10 · 69 votesJul 27, 199030 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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11-year-old Jim Kipp and his mother, Tressa are spending some time at her mom's house in the swamps of Houma. Jim is introduced to the mysteries and the danger of the swamp while Tressa struggles to bond with Jim.

Directed byFritz Kiersch
Written byJoseph Stefano
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Episode Summary

"The Emerald Heart" is episode 1 of Swamp Thing season 1. It scored 6.0/10 from 69 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Fritz Kiersch and written by Joseph Stefano, it aired on July 27, 1990.

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