The title is borrowed from the starring Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin.
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 title is borrowed from the starring Jane
: It follows contestants in a dance marathon who are pushed to their physical and mental breaking points for a cash prize that turns out to be a scam. [S2E11] They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Why 'They Shoot Horses, Don't They?' is more relevant than ever