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Summary The reapers hold a seance for a wealthy society matron who refuses to pass over until she gets even with her son. Also, on the anniversary of her death 21 years ago, Roxy is still trying come to terms…

Summary George learns something surprising about her dad; and Mason rescues an attractive college student from a date rape. Also: Roxy performs a temporary soul extraction on an abusive man, who then turns into a passive religious zealot. Our Take…

Summary When the recently deceased short order cook at the waffle house refuses to pass over, Rube takes his job; George picks up a pet golden retriever whose previous owner was one of George’s reaper assignments. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Summary A cancelled assignment leads to George getting involved with the soul she was supposed to harvest, that of a cute young schizophrenic who claims he can see the gravelings. Also: George must mentor a new employee at Happy Time.…

Summary George gets a new roommate, a 1930s ingenue whose death during the filming of “Gone with the Wind” caused quite the scandal. In other events, George is recruited to play on the company bowling team and Reggie erects a…

Summary One of George’s undead friends decides to leap to the other side. Our Take A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Trying to test the rules, George spares the life of the creator of an exercise device, with dire consequences. Our Take A classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of Dead Like Me, make it this one.

Summary Against Rube’s orders, George returns home and has an unsettling encounter with her mother; also, Reggie continues to have trouble dealing with George’s death. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary George tries to spare the life of the person who created a popular exercise device. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary An 18-year old girl, who has been killed by falling space debris, is recruited to be a grim reaper, an undead being charged with claiming souls from dying people. Our Take A legendary entry. If you sample one episode…