Teen Wolf: Abomination

"Abomination" is the fourth episode of season two of of the American teen horror/drama Teen Wolf and the sixteenth episode of the series overall. The episode was directed by Tim Andrew and written by Christian M. Taylor. It first aired on MTV on Monday, June 18th, 2012. In this episode, the mysterious shape-shifting lizard monster continues to claim more lives, killing a hunter and nearly getting to Stiles. Argent patriarch Gerard Argent plays it close to the vest when it comes to his granddaughter Allison's activities and invites Scott McCall over for a very uncomfortable dinner. Christopher Argent and Scott exchange words in private. Meanwhile, the creature attacks Stiles and Derek Hale inside of a public swimming pool. Also, Lydia Martin has an awkward encounter of her own as she questions the validity of the school's guidance counselor, Ms. Morrell.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode had a total viewership of 1,690,000.


 * This episode aired in the United Kingdom on August 2nd, 2012.


 * This is the fifth episode of Teen Wolf directed by Tim Andrew. He previously directed "Ice Pick". His next episode is "Venomous".


 * This is the first episode of Teen Wolf written by Christian M. Taylor. He previously worked on the season two premiere, "Omega" as a supervising producer.


 * This is the second appearance of both Erica and Boyd. They both appeared last in "Ice Pick". They appear next in "Venomous".


 * Doctor Deaton appeared last in "Ice Pick". He appears next in "Raving".


 * Coach Bobby Finstock appeared last in "Ice Pick". He appears next in "Raving".


 * This is the sixth appearance of Cody on Teen Wolf. He appeared last in "Ice Pick".


 * Sheriff Stilinski appeared last in Shape Shifted. He appears next in "Venomous".


 * Christopher Argent appears next in "Raving".


 * First appearance of Marin Morell. She appears next in "Venomous".

Allusions

 * Bennett was killed by the kanima at the end of "Ice Pick".


 * Lydia Martin's line about the people closest to you being the ones holding you back the most is reflective of something that Peter Hale said to her in the season one episode, "Co-Captain".


 * Jackson Whittemore began recording himself in bed in "Shape Shifted".