[s2e11] They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Apr 2026

: The phrase "They shoot horses, don't they?" is used as a justification for a "mercy killing." At the end of the film, after the marathon destroys her spirit, the female lead begs her partner to shoot her. When arrested, he compares the act to putting down a horse with a broken leg—an animal that has lost its usefulness and is in pain.

The episode title is a direct reference to the 1935 novel by Horace McCoy and the acclaimed 1969 film of the same name, both of which center on a grueling Depression-era dance marathon. : "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" (S2E11) [S2E11] They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

This episode is notable for guest-starring as Meg, the Mayor's daughter. : The phrase "They shoot horses, don't they

The title "" is the name of Season 2, Episode 11 of the TV show Spin City , which originally aired on December 10, 1997. : "They Shoot Horses, Don't They