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Weeds S8E1 — Messy

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Weeds•Season 8•Episode 1

Messy

7.6/10 · 731 votesJul 1, 201226 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

Nancy is rushed to the hospital after being shot as the family follows close behind. The family grapples with the tragedy and hypothesizes on the shooter's identity.

Directed byMichael Trim

Written byJenji Kohan

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Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Nancy Botwin

Justin Kirk

Justin Kirk

Andy Botwin

Hunter Parrish

Hunter Parrish

Silas Botwin

Alexander Gould

Alexander Gould

Shane Botwin

Kevin Nealon

Kevin Nealon

Doug Wilson

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jill Price-Grey

Ethan Kent

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Stevie Ray Botwin

Gavin Kent

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Jenji Kohan

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Episode Summary

"Messy" is episode 1 of Weeds season 8. It scored 7.6/10 from 731 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Trim and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on July 1, 2012.

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