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Pie-lette

Summary Ned uses his unique powers to bring his childhood crush, Chuck, back to life and solve her murder. But he is also forced to keep his distance from her, because if he touches her, she will be dead forever.…

Haunted

Summary Death comes calling on Halloween as a serial killer stalks the neighborhood and turns the holiday into a busy one for the reapers. Elsewhere, Reggie and her mom visit the psychiatrist. Our Take A solid Halloween outing that leans…

Always

Summary George and Rube are forced to confront family members from their past. Our Take A surprisingly emotional way to close out the season, letting the grim reaper premise get personal instead of clever. The scenes with Rube’s family history…

Last Call

Summary George reflects on the things she didn’t do while she was living; Mason gets ready to go to the afterlife; and Reggie spends time at home by himself. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour…

Forget Me Not

Summary Both Mason and Ray vie for Daisy’s affections; and George has a difficult time convincing an elderly woman that she is really dead. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Ashes to Ashes

Summary George attempts to pass herself off as a street person’s relative, which puts her more involved in his life and his death than she is comfortable with. Our Take This is one of the quieter episodes, and it mostly…

Death Defying

Summary Daisy is romanced by the producer of a reality-TV show, and George is ticked off after she sleeps with Trip and he doesn’t call. George is doubly irritated when everywhere she looks she sees romantic couples, and even Delores…

Be Still My Heart

Summary George is reunited with her new beau at his father’s funeral. Our Take A surprisingly sweet episode that lets the morbid premise do the emotional work instead of forcing it. The funeral setting gives George and her new guy…

The Escape Artist

Summary George’s sister, Reggie, befriends a young reaper, while George comes close to falling for one of her potential reaps. Our Take A quiet, surprisingly touching hour that leans on the Reggie storyline more than usual, and it pays off.…

Rites of Passage

Summary George hits the big time when she reaps the soul of a rock star. Our Take This is Dead Like Me at its most confident, letting George’s first celebrity reap play out with the show’s usual mix of dark…