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Swamp Thing S1E4 — The Legend of the Swamp Maiden
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Swamp Thing•Season 1•Episode 4

The Legend of the Swamp Maiden

5.9/10 · 45 votesSep 21, 199030 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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Jim and Oboe sneak out on a midnight visit to the swamp to find the Swamp Maiden, who appears only once a year. Despite warnings from the Swamp Thing, they, along with a visitor from the newspaper, come to learn the meaning of "looks that

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Episode Summary

"The Legend of the Swamp Maiden" is episode 4 of Swamp Thing season 1. It scored 5.9/10 from 45 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). It aired on September 21, 1990.

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