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Survival of the Fittest

  • Episode aired Jan 26, 2017
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The shocking results of the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas set off an explosive outcome.The shocking results of the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas set off an explosive outcome.The shocking results of the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas set off an explosive outcome.

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      Jessalyn Gilsig replaces Joelle Carter in the role of Vanessa Moss.
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      Huck: [interrupting their little squabble] Charlie, Quinn doesn't want to go to the Caribbean with you because she's a workaholic and she's afraid of the ocean.

      Quinn Perkins: Uh, I am not!

      Huck: Quinn, Charlie wants to take you to the Caribbean so he can propose to you. Unless he wants to kill you. Which one is it, Charlie? Do you want to murder her or you want to marry her?

      Charlie: I want to marry you - if you want to marry me... You look like you're gonna vomit.

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2017 (United States)
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      • English
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      • Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
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