| "Sins of the Past" | |
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| Terriers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Tucker Gates |
| Written by | Tim Minear |
| Cinematography by | Curtis Wehr |
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| Production code | 1WAD10 |
| Original air date | November 17, 2010 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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"Sins of the Past" is the eleventh episode of the American crime comedy-drama television series Terriers. The episode was written by executive producer Tim Minear, and directed by Tucker Gates. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on November 17, 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 both decide to open an unlicensed private investigation business. In the episode, new evidence on an old case makes Hank decide to revisit it, explaining his days as a detective and how he met Britt.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.725 million household viewers and gained a 0.4/1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, directing, character development, backstory and pacing, with many deeming it one of the best episodes of the series.