"Dead Mall" is an episode of Bless the Harts that first aired on October 18, 2020 in Canada, November 1, 2020 in the United States. Episode Code Number 2BPJ02. Directed by Traci Honda. Written by Andy Bobrow and Lauren Mc Guire.
On Halloween, the Harts, along with Brenda (Fortune Feimster), visit a mall scheduled for demolition. Jenny reminisces about her glory days as the face of the mall, back when she and Brenda were teenagers.
Being in the condemned mall is a bad idea, because, for one thing, as Wayne points out, the place is wired up with explosives.
Turns out there's someone else in the mall, Stacey (Kristen Schaal), who was a big fan of Jenny. Flashbacks, however, show that Jenny and Brenda were oblivious to Stacey's devotion. Now, Stacey's a possessed mannequin hellbent on revenge.
Tropes
- 555: Jenny's phone number was 555-0134, she gives it to a guy while completely ignoring Stacey.
- Heel Realization: While looking back to her teenage years, Jenny realizes she and Brenda were very bitchy.
- The Oughties: Jenny and Brenda's teenage years, as shown in the flashback.
- Properly Paranoid: Wayne. The others make fun of his fear of mannequins, but it turns out to be justified.
- Special Edition Title: The music for the opening credits is the same, except for the addition of a spooky theremin. Also, the words "Bless the Harts" are emblazoned on a pumpkin.
- Wouldn't Hit a Girl: Even though Stacey's a mannequin and not a real woman, Wayne won't attack her.
