Generation Kill
Bomb in the Garden
TV Flash files “Bomb in the Garden” as a desk essential hour — Generation Kill (2008) on HBO, season 1, episode 7, aired 2008-08-24, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E07: listed hour 7 of 7 in the Generation Kill guide, last listed hour of season 1. It aired 2008-08-24 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Stay Frosty” (S01E06). No later hour is listed in this guide.
Essential hour: “Bomb in the Garden”. Bomb in the Garden closes seven episodes of bad intel — black humor as survival skill, the limited series refusing a victory-lap last shot.
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Bravo reaches Baghdad and is shocked by the sheer size and scope of the city. They set up shop in an abandoned cigarette factory with a chance to rest for a bit, although the factory grounds aren't quite as secure as they'd like. Hampered by having only one translator for the battalion, First Recon can only send out sporadic patrols into the city. During those patrols they discover the list of problems the Iraqis face is much greater than the Marines could imagine. Their attempts to help are thwarted by ever-changing assignments, a lack of necessary supplies, unruly locals and cultural misunderstandings. While Colbert worries about his friend Kocher, who has been demoted, Lt. Fick becomes more and more disillusioned with the lack of a plan in Baghdad and refuses an order that would put his men in danger. The men learn their final night in Baghdad is upon them and celebrate in a soccer stadium. They head south to an abandoned Iraqi army base to wrap things up, but not before "Captain America's" misguided enthusiasm has disastrous results. The Marines take inventory and reflect on their time in Iraq, and tensions that have been simmering throughout finally boil over during a friendly football game. "Scribe" says his goodbyes to the men and has an interesting conversation with Ferrando before heading off. One of the Recon Marines shows the movie he's put together from footage he's shot, and the men enjoy the sights and sounds before drifting off.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Bomb in the Garden sit in the Generation Kill guide?
S01E07 is listed hour 7 of 7 — last listed hour of season 1, season 1 episode 7.
When did Generation Kill S01E07 air?
Bomb in the Garden aired 2008-08-24 and is listed at 60 minutes.
How long is Generation Kill?
Seven episodes, 2008, one limited series. No open-ended war procedural — a recon unit into the 2003 invasion, then it stops.
In the series
Why this series still plays
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