| "Hail Mary" | |
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| Terriers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Ted Griffin |
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| Cinematography by | Curtis Wehr |
| Editing by | David Kaldor |
| Production code | 1WAD12 |
| Original air date | December 1, 2010 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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"Hail Mary" is the thirteenth episode and series finale of the American crime comedy-drama television series Terriers. The episode was written by series creator Ted Griffin and Nicholas Griffin, and directed by Ted Griffin. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on December 1, 2010. Five days after its airing, FX announced the series' cancellation, making the episode the series finale.[1]
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 both decide to open an unlicensed private investigation business. In the episode, Hank and Britt seek to expose Zeitlin's operations, while Hank is framed for murder.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.784 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 performances, writing, directing, pacing, and sense of closure. Some expressed that, despite the series eventually getting cancelled, the episode worked as a proper series finale.