The BEST episodes written by James Patrick Stoteraux

Just Watch the Fireworks
star
8.00
396 votes

#1 - Just Watch the Fireworks

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 15

When someone unleashes the students' time capsule upon Tree Hill High, Lucas and Mouth must confront a person from their past. Brooke has to deal with the revelation that secrets aren't the only things she exposed in the time capsule. Dan learns to forgive Keith. Haley is forced to reconcile the man Nathan was before with the man he has become, and Peyton's Breast Cancer Benefit Concert at Tric features performances by Haley, Jack's Mannequin and the return of Fall Out Boy.

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The Phantom Zone
star
7.95
1613 votes

#2 - The Phantom Zone

Krypton - Season 1 - Episode 10

Seg races to save his city from being overtaken as the bottling of Kandor begins.

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House of Cards
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7.93
672 votes

#3 - House of Cards

Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 10

Kyle, Declan and Foss plot to retrieve Kyle's Latnok ring. Meanwhile, Lori begins to question Stephen's time at Madacorp.

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Hungry Like Teen Wolf
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7.85
158 votes

#4 - Hungry Like Teen Wolf

Glory Daze - Season 1 - Episode 3

As the pledges prepare for their first social event with the girls from Kappa Theta, Joel goes to Father Sullivan for advice on how to get his life back on track after his chaotic first three weeks at college. Eli gets in touch with his animal side. And the fraternity may have to endure an extremely strict faculty advisor, unless they can convince Professor Haines to take the job.

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Dressing for the Charade
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7.82
312 votes

#5 - Dressing for the Charade

Switched at Birth - Season 2 - Episode 4

Looking to give Bay an opportunity to meet the mother of her soon-to-be-born half-sister, Toby invites Lana to dinner at the Kennish house. Meanwhile, Daphne tries to help Travis (guest star Ryan Lane) with his problems at home.

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The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get
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7.82
1593 votes

#6 - The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get

The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 6

Elena can't decide whether she wants her memories of Damon back; Alaric asks Elena to look into Jo's background; Tripp puts Damon, Enzo, and Alaric in mortal danger.

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What Are You?
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7.82
1887 votes

#7 - What Are You?

The Vampire Diaries - Season 8 - Episode 12

Damon makes a deal with Cade to retrieve the Maxwell journal in exchange for Stefan's soul.

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Ecce Mono
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7.80
332 votes

#8 - Ecce Mono

Switched at Birth - Season 2 - Episode 15

What if Regina had told the hospital about the switch when she discovered it years ago? And what if both girls had been raised in the privileged Kennish household from age three? In "Ecce Mono," this alternate reality is revealed: Daphne has a cochlear implant, and doesn't know American Sign Language. Having been spoiled by her parents to make up for the switch, she's manipulative and not the best student. Bay, on the other hand, is a straight-A student, often trying to compensate for being the Kennishes' non-biological daughter. In addition, Kathryn is a successful author of bodice-ripping novels and, while still married to State Senator John Kennish, their marriage is far from perfect.

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Hope
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7.79
1609 votes

#9 - Hope

Krypton - Season 1 - Episode 9

Seg must decide if he can make the ultimate sacrifice in service of the greater good of Kandor.

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The Scream
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7.73
293 votes

#10 - The Scream

Switched at Birth - Season 3 - Episode 6

Kathryn’s murder mystery party quickly gets complicated when both John and Kathryn discover something about each other. Bay tries to get an invite to Tank’s fraternity luau. Meanwhile, Daphne plans a 21st birthday party for Campbell

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You Decided That I Was Worth Saving
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7.73
2017 votes

#11 - You Decided That I Was Worth Saving

The Vampire Diaries - Season 8 - Episode 3

As Enzo continues to fight the control over him, Bonnie finds herself at the center of a deadly game and forced to make a heart wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life. At the Armory, Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that he hopes will help in their fight to get Damon and Enzo back. Finally, Damon’s downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who attempts to talk some sense into him before it’s too late.

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Between the Rack and a Hard Place
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7.71
745 votes

#12 - Between the Rack and a Hard Place

Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 18

Amanda gets a job at The Rack, but her first day does not go well. Meanwhile, Jessi's presence in Kyle's life continues to irk Amanda, and Josh is placed in a difficult situation when $120 goes missing from The Rack's cash register.

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This Woman's Work
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7.69
1535 votes

#13 - This Woman's Work

The Vampire Diaries - Season 7 - Episode 13

Vampire hunter Rayna Cruz is on the loose and Damon has to make things right when his actions inadvertently put his loved ones in her path.

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Kill ‘Em All
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7.68
1641 votes

#14 - Kill ‘Em All

The Vampire Diaries - Season 7 - Episode 20

With Bonnie’s life at stake and an uphill battle ahead of them, Damon and Enzo lead the charge to save Bonnie before her condition worsens. Stefan reluctantly teams up with Matt for the sake of Bonnie and uncovers the truth behind Matt’s anger towards him. Elsewhere, determined to help her best friend, Caroline joins Alaric on a mission and quickly realizes how much she’s missed her former supernatural lifestyle. Finally, after their plan takes an unexpected turn, Damon makes a fateful decision that will forever change his relationship with Bonnie.

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Mommie Dearest
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7.68
1364 votes

#15 - Mommie Dearest

The Vampire Diaries - Season 7 - Episode 7

Damon and Stefan conspire to kill Julian, while Caroline struggles with the fact that she's pregnant with Ric's kids.

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The Day I Tried to Live
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7.67
1135 votes

#16 - The Day I Tried to Live

The Vampire Diaries - Season 6 - Episode 13

Elena is determined to celebrate Bonnie's birthday; after learning Stefan's secret, Enzo wants to interfere in Sarah Salvatore's life; Caroline struggles to cope with everything going on around her.

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Come to Your Senses
star
7.67
762 votes

#17 - Come to Your Senses

Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 5

Coming back to work, Nicole has a startling new patient: Jessi. Jessi was recommended by her "sister," Emily, because Jessi supposedly had a rough childhood. Meanwhile, Kyle's on a mission to find Amanda's stolen bracelet.

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Paradise Lost
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7.65
550 votes

#18 - Paradise Lost

Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 9

it is Bay and Daphne’s birthday, and the Kennishes have decided to buy each daughter a car. While Bay is excited, Daphne is apprehensive about allowing them to shower her with a gift she knows her mother, Regina, could never afford. After Regina’s been hiding out at Melody’s house for a few days, she hopes to return home to celebrate the girls’ birthdays together with the Kennishes. Meanwhile, Bay and Emmett’s relationship is blossoming, but like most things, has been kept a secret.

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The Trick is to Keep Breathing
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7.64
459 votes

#19 - The Trick is to Keep Breathing

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 9

Lucas takes Anna to the formal night but by the end of the night ends up with Brooke. After spending time with Chris, Haley arrives late to the formal which angers Nathan. Meanwhile, Peyton struggles with pressure to do drugs.

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Drive in the Knife
star
7.64
343 votes

#20 - Drive in the Knife

Switched at Birth - Season 2 - Episode 7

Daphne and Travis have a falling out that sets off a series of events that neither of them saw coming. Bay and Noah's relationship blossoms, but Emmett won't give up without a fight. Meanwhile, Toby meets a new girl at his father's campaign headquarters. Zoey Deutch guest stars as Elisa, a volunteer with a secret agenda.

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Night of the Owls
star
7.63
222 votes

#21 - Night of the Owls

Gotham Knights - Season 1 - Episode 13

Faced with their most dangerous rescue yet, the Gotham Knights realize that trusting each other may be the only way to save themselves and the city of Gotham.

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I Am Bane
star
7.62
1688 votes

#22 - I Am Bane

Gotham - Season 5 - Episode 10

On the precipice of Gotham’s reunification, Gordon and Bruce find themselves face-to-face with a newly transformed Eduardo, and discover the real mastermind behind the city’s current chaos. Meanwhile, a pregnant Barbara turns to Lee for help.

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Conversion
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7.62
1343 votes

#23 - Conversion

Legend of the Seeker - Season 1 - Episode 15

Richard, Kahlan and Chase are headed to the D'haran fortress where Chase's family is kept prisoner, and Darken Rahl's archwizard is conducting magical experiments on them. As they manage to infiltrate the fortress the Seeker comes face to face with his sinister opponent for the first time, while a terrible, unexpected force is unleashed.

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Like a Snowball Down a Mountain
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7.61
221 votes

#24 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain

Switched at Birth - Season 3 - Episode 13

Bay and Emmett work together to combat Matthew's blackmail threat and make an unexpected discovery. Daphne gets a big opportunity at the clinic but worries about how it affects her boyfriend Campbell. Meanwhile, Kathryn enjoys the perks of being the author of a highly-anticipated book, until someone from her past threatens its publication.

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Sacrifice
star
7.61
1413 votes

#25 - Sacrifice

Legend of the Seeker - Season 1 - Episode 10

Richard and Kahlan rescue pregnant Dennee (Kahlan's sister) from the D'Haran prison

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Your Body is a Battleground
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7.61
267 votes

#26 - Your Body is a Battleground

Switched at Birth - Season 3 - Episode 2

When her art teacher proves to not be easily impressed, Bay is pushed to re-examine her talents. And adding to her discomfort is her forced commitment to the new Carlton field hockey team. Daphne makes a mistake at the clinic, and Campbell helps her correct it. Kathryn introduces her new friend Renzo to John.

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Identity
star
7.60
1474 votes

#27 - Identity

Legend of the Seeker - Season 1 - Episode 7

Visions of the Seeker's death prompt a sorceress named Shota to temporarily exchange Richard's identity with that of a merchant's son.

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The Merrymakers
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7.60
288 votes

#28 - The Merrymakers

Switched at Birth - Season 2 - Episode 20

Bay and Daphne throw Nikki an impromptu bachelorette party while a call from Simone alters the course of Toby's bachelor party. Meanwhile, Kathryn is surprised at Jennice's extravagant wedding requests, and a change in their living situation leads Angelo and Regina to reevaluate their relationship.

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The Intruder
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7.57
402 votes

#29 - The Intruder

Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 24

Regina's actions rock both families. John's baseball record is in danger of being beaten. Daphne and Emmett decide to enter their zombie film in a horror film festival. Emmett has a run-in with Toby. Meanwhile, Bay meets another street artist.

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Write a Lonely Soldier
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7.55
431 votes

#30 - Write a Lonely Soldier

Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 19

Kathryn and her lawyer meet with Angelo's lawyer, who reveals the hospital plans to argue that Regina switched the babies on purpose. Regina meets with a mother whose daughter lost her hearing. Daphne is playing basketball at the Carlton School for the Deaf; she doesn't get along with a boy named Theo.

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Bounty
star
7.50
1729 votes

#31 - Bounty

Legend of the Seeker - Season 1 - Episode 3

Bounty hunters all over the lands are trying to capture Richard. While Zedd seeks to find out how they're tracking him, Richard and Kahlan attempt to help a girl whose brother has been captured by a fabled monster.

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Extinction
star
7.50
1404 votes

#32 - Extinction

Legend of the Seeker - Season 2 - Episode 19

Resurrected Darken Rahl risks the Keeper's wrath by acquiring the secrets of an ancient scroll, forcing the Seeker into an uneasy alliance with his evil brother.

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To C.I.R., With Love
star
7.49
747 votes

#33 - To C.I.R., With Love

Kyle XY - Season 2 - Episode 14

Believing Jessi is dead, Kyle returns to the Tragers and reveals the truth about Madacorp. He's now determined to take down MadaCorp and destroy all the information they have on Zzyzx.

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Expulsion From the Garden of Eden
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7.49
498 votes

#34 - Expulsion From the Garden of Eden

Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 15

Angelo attends a dinner at the Kennishs' home; Emmett goes to live with his father where a nervous Bay prepares to meet Emmett's father and is high on nerves due to her disastrous relationship with Melody. Meanwhile, Wilke has some shocking news for Daphne and a woman who has a history with John shows up. Also during one of the aired commercials it is shown that Bay and Emmett might take their relationship to the physical level. It shows Emmett asking if Bay wants to quote "stay over, stay over."

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Dance Amongst Daggers
star
7.46
535 votes

#35 - Dance Amongst Daggers

Switched at Birth - Season 1 - Episode 4

Kathryn host the annual benefit for the school at the house and soon the newly mixed family become the subject of Mission Hills gossip. And things don't get better for them all personally when Kathryn becomes jealous of John's new friendship with Melody. Also, Regina accepts an invite for dinner with one of Kathryn's best-friends ex husbands and Bay becomes finds it hard to accept that Daphne has started hanging around with Liam.

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Cursed
star
7.45
1394 votes

#36 - Cursed

Legend of the Seeker - Season 1 - Episode 19

To protect his realm from the D’Harans, King Gregor persuades the sorcerer Shota to transform him into a vicious beast at sundown each day. But it leads to a dillema for Richard, when that viciousness takes an unintended and tragic turn.

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Baneling
star
7.43
1296 votes

#37 - Baneling

Legend of the Seeker - Season 2 - Episode 2

The quest for the Stone of Tears brings Richard, Kahlan, Zedd and Cara to a D’Haran prison, where the dead return from the underworld to prey on the living.

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An Un-Birthday Present
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7.41
957 votes

#38 - An Un-Birthday Present

Batwoman - Season 1 - Episode 11

On the Kane sisters’ birthday, Kate and Alice contend with demons from the past, and an unexpected guest makes a surprise appearance in Gotham.

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If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You
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7.36
792 votes

#39 - If You Believe in Me, I'll Believe in You

Batwoman - Season 1 - Episode 18

Batwoman enlists Luke and Julia for an undercover mission to recover one of the most important items from her cousin’s arsenal. While Alice continues developing her devious plans within Arkham’s walls, she gets an unexpected visit from Jacob Kane who needs her help. Meanwhile, Mary tries to prove herself to Kate. As Sophie gets closer to a co-worker, Kate reunites with an old flame.

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Desecrated
star
7.35
1348 votes

#40 - Desecrated

Legend of the Seeker - Season 2 - Episode 16

When Richard tries to save some villagers who are marked for death from a walking weapon of vengeance, he jeopardizes Kahlan, Zedd and Cara's lives.

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Shamrock You Like a Hurricane
star
7.33
97 votes

#41 - Shamrock You Like a Hurricane

Glory Daze - Season 1 - Episode 8

The boys set out to redeem themselves as heroes after an incident with a rival school leaves them embarrassed and the object of ridicule.

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I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury
star
7.24
1260 votes

#42 - I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury

Batwoman - Season 1 - Episode 6

A disturbing death has Gotham reeling and the city reaches out for their new vigilante hero. Luke confides in Kate, while Sophie asks Jacob for a special assignment. Alice continues her nefarious plot against the Kanes, with Catherine being a conduit to part of her plan. Batwoman pays another visit to Mary.

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Light
star
7.19
1067 votes

#43 - Light

Legend of the Seeker - Season 2 - Episode 8

When the evil Mord'Sith Denna takes Zedd captive, Richard must abandon his mission to rescue the wizard.

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Broken Toys
star
7.19
399 votes

#44 - Broken Toys

Batwoman - Season 3 - Episode 11

Just when it seems things can't get worse, Batwoman's identity is once again at risk of being exposed; some of Gotham's most villainous unite; Sophie joins Luke on a mission; Alice gets into Mary's head.

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Scene of the Crime
star
7.18
425 votes

#45 - Scene of the Crime

Gotham Knights - Season 1 - Episode 2

In an attempt to clear their names, Turner, Duela, Cullen, Harper and Carrie head back to the scene of the crime in search of Bruce Wayne's journals.

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Kane, Kate
star
7.14
516 votes

#46 - Kane, Kate

Batwoman - Season 2 - Episode 17

Batwoman struggles as Black Mask continues to raise the stakes with Circe as his henchwoman. Alice and Safiyah cross paths once again.

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Time Off for Good Behavior
star
7.11
574 votes

#47 - Time Off for Good Behavior

Batwoman - Season 2 - Episode 10

As Batwoman focuses even more effort on taking down Black Mask, a new foe emerges, diverting the Bat team’s attention to a distressing issue in Gotham. Continually haunted by the mistakes of his past, Jacob travels down a dangerous path in an attempt to eradicate them. Alice and Julia discover they have an enemy in common.

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Prior Criminal History
star
7.10
688 votes

#48 - Prior Criminal History

Batwoman - Season 2 - Episode 2

After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate.

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Loose Tooth
star
7.09
455 votes

#49 - Loose Tooth

Batwoman - Season 3 - Episode 2

Batwoman is forced to team up with Alice to hunt down the new Killer Croc. Meanwhile, Ryan meets her birth mother.

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Pilot
star
7.05
554 votes

#50 - Pilot

Gotham Knights - Season 1 - Episode 1

After Bruce Wayne is murdered, his adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman's enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.

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