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Jun 2023
25m 52s

Instruction Manual for Jason

The Truth
About this episode

When Jen gets an instruction manual specifically written for her boyfriend, she uses it to help both him … and herself.

Written by Mary McDonnell.

Performed by James Dwyer, Erin Bartley, John Trowbridge, Makena Miller, Cherie McMaster, and Sadie Mitchell.

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