Episode
Saving Grace: So What's The Purpose of a Platypus?
Overview
Doug and Maggie's romance has flourished so much that they set their wedding date, but the date may be put on hold when Maggie is attacked by an unknown predator. Meanwhile, Johnny and Rhetta try passionately to save Leon from his upcoming execution by starting a petition. And young Clay continues bonding with Leon's son.
Details
- Series
- Saving Grace
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2009-04-06
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
So What's The Purpose of a Platypus? is Episode 13 in Season 2 of Saving Grace. It aired on 2009-04-06. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 12: But There's Clay
Grace takes on an investigation when a jogger with a intricate love life is found dead. Meanwhile, Clay's father and a new bartender from a local joint begin dating, and Grace worried that this will have a negative impact on Clay. Leon gets a visit from a former high school classmate.
Episode 14: I Believe in Angels
As the squad investigates a fatal shooting by an elderly woman, Leon Cooley’s execution date arrives. Grace, who has discovered that Leon once helped her sister and was invited to a family birthday party, struggles with whether or not to lend a hand towards stopping the execution. Grace also finds a connection with a young woman, who may also be getting visits from Earl. And Ham’s divorce is finalized, which he hopes will make things between him and Grace more permanent.
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