Fustercluck
episode of Terriers
"Fustercluck" is the fourth episode of the American crime comedy-drama television series Terriers. The episode was written by Jon Worley, and directed by Michael Offer. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on September 29, 2010.
The series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego and focuses on ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth (Donal Logue) and his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack (Michael Raymond-James), who operate an unlicensed private investigation business. In the episode, Hank and Britt steal bearer bonds for jailed businessman Robert Lindus in exchange for learning who killed Hank’s former partner.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.649 million household viewers and gained a 0.3/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the writing, acting, tension, humor, and climax.
Plot
Hank (Donal Logue) and Britt (Michael Raymond-James) are approached by Josephine (Jackie Debatin), the wife of Robert Lindus (Christopher Cousins), who asks them to visit Lindus in jail. Lindus claims that he wasn't involved in Mickey's death and expresses fear that his family may be threatened by his business partners. In exchange for the name of who really killed Mickey, he asks the pair to steal $250,000 from him.
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