Guy Walks into a Bar (Justified)
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"Guy Walks into a Bar" is the tenth episode of the third season of the American Neo-Western[1] television series Justified. It is the 36th overall episode of the series and was written by VJ Boyd and directed by Tony Goldwyn. It originally aired on FX on March 20, 2012.
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Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 | ||
Directed by | Tony Goldwyn | ||
Written by | VJ Boyd | ||
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Featured music | Steve Porcaro | ||
Cinematography by | Francis Kenny | ||
Editing by | Dorian Harris | ||
Original air date | March 20, 2012 (2012-03-20) | ||
Running time | 41 minutes | ||
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The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. The series revolves around the inhabitants and culture in the Appalachian Mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically Harlan County where many of the main characters grew up. In the episode, Boyd and Quarles maneuver to get their candidate to win the upcoming Sheriff's election. Meanwhile, Raylan discovers that Dickie may be released from jail and works to ensure he is not released.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.32 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received universal acclaim from critics, who praised the writing and character development. Critics in particular highlighted Neal McDonough's performance in the episode as the standout.