The Best Episodes of The Hitchhiker Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.4/10(148 votes)

   #1 - Perfect Order

   S2:E12/17/1987

   Simon Hopper is considered a genius in the art world, but the demands for his models are always insanely hard to meet. Christina will do anything to be the model in his next project. But when she does get her chance, it turns out that Simon has raised the bar to a new level.

   Director:Daniel Vigne

   Writer:Marjorie David

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   Director:Daniel Vigne

   Writer:Marjorie David
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   6.3/10(106 votes)

   #2 - Minuteman

   S2:E22/24/1987

   Overbearing control freak Jeremy and his long-suffering wife Julie are a squabbling young rich couple who encounter unexpected trouble in the form of a scruffy biker and his pregnant girlfriend while embarking on a road trip to Sunnyvale. Can a surprise journey through time enable the obsessive Jeremy to successfully avert a tragic disaster?

   Director:Chris Thomson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Thomson

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   6.8/10(143 votes)

   #3 - Dead Heat

   S2:E33/3/1987

   A sculptor uses a drifter and his own abused girlfriend to recreate a murder/suicide.

   Director:Kees Van Oostrum

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kees Van Oostrum

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4. 

   6.8/10(107 votes)

   #4 - Why Are You Here?

   S2:E43/10/1987

   Smarmy and opportunistic reality TV show host Jerry Rulac does an expose on the wild punk nightclub scene for the latest segment of his television program "Why Are You Here?". Jerry uncovers more than he bargained for when he decides to focus on troubled wealthy party girl Donette and her unpredictable gaggle of scary friends.

   Director:Chris Thomson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Chris Thomson

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5. 

   5.6/10(90 votes)

   #5 - Homebodies

   S2:E53/17/1987

   Vicious and ruthless killer Ron and his antsy wimp partner Jimmy Lee Stoler are a couple of escaped convicts on the lam from the law. The dangerous duo break into a model home in search of a safe only to discover a family residing in said swanky abode.

   Director:Carl Schenkel

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Carl Schenkel

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6. 

   6.6/10(117 votes)

   #6 - Doctor's Orders

   S2:E63/24/1987

   Jake Purly's main platform for his campaign is to rid the world of pornography. But when his brother is found making a pornographic film, the media begins to bang on his door. To make matters worse, the actress in the film opens a flood gate of memories that Jake would rather not remember.

   Director:Reynaldo Villalobos

   Writer:Thomas Baum

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   Director:Reynaldo Villalobos

   Writer:Thomas Baum
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   6.2/10(88 votes)

   #7 - The Legendary Billy B.

   S2:E73/31/1987

   Jane L. is willing to dig up anything on someone just to ruin their lives and get her a story. One night, her photographer gets her interested in Billy Baltimore, a musician who supposedly died back in the 70's but is rumored to be living in their area. But soon Jane realizes that when you enter someone's life, you should always make sure there's an exit.

   Director:Chris Thomson

   Writer:Marjorie David

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   Director:Chris Thomson

   Writer:Marjorie David
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   6.5/10(104 votes)

   #8 - In the Name of Love

   S2:E84/7/1987

   International hit woman Jackie Dresser makes a living traveling all over the world and bumping people off for a substantial fee. Complications arise when the lonely and love-starved Jackie falls for hunky fitness instructor Johnnie while on vacation in a foreign country.

   Director:John Laing

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Laing

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   6.0/10(95 votes)

   #9 - Made For Each Other

   S2:E94/14/1987

   Two killers briefly become friends.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Thomas Baum

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   Writer:Thomas Baum
10. 

    6.0/10(86 votes)

    #10 - Joker

    S2:E104/21/1987

    Peter believes that the way to win a girl's heart is have a good sense of humor. But when he tries to win back the love of his ex-wife using only pranks and elaborate setups, he learns that sometimes laughter doesn't make everything better.

    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Colin Bucksey

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    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Best Shot

    S2:E114/28/1987

    Cocky lawyer Steve and his passive buddy Brett indulge behave irresponsibly on a cross country joyride and film their exploits. After Steve runs down a man on the road and tries to hide it, consequences catch up at a remote redneck bar.

    Director:John Laing

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Laing

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12. 

    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Secret Ingredient

    S2:E125/5/1987

    A smooth talking vitamin salesman contends with a rival, and a mysterious woman he follows home.

    Director:Colin Bucksey

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Colin Bucksey

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13. 

    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Cabin Fever

    S2:E135/12/1987

    A young gigolo stays with a washed up film director and his lonely abused wife on an isolated island.

    Director:Clyde Monroe

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Clyde Monroe

    Writer:Unknown