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Weeds S8E9 — Saplings

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Weeds•Season 8•Episode 9

Saplings

6.9/10 · 569 votesAug 26, 201228 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

A "cowboy capitalist" moseys into town with a tasty offer for Silas; and rumors spread about Rabbi Dave having an amorous encounter with a nonmember of the synagogue.

Directed byMichael Trim

Written byCarly Mensch

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Mary-Louise Parker

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Nancy Botwin

Justin Kirk

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Andy Botwin

Hunter Parrish

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Alexander Gould

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Kevin Nealon

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Jill Price-Grey

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Stevie Ray Botwin

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Episode Summary

"Saplings" is episode 9 of Weeds season 8. It scored 6.9/10 from 569 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Trim and written by Carly Mensch, it aired on August 26, 2012.

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