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Andromeda S1E7 — The Ties That Blind
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Andromeda•Season 1•Episode 7

The Ties That Blind

6.8/10 · 353 votesNov 13, 200045 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Beka's con-artist brother unexpectedly shows up claiming to be a devout Wayist making the Andromeda a prime target for Restorian attack.

Directed byDavid Warry-Smith
Written byEthlie Ann Vare
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Cast7

Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo

Dylan Hunt

Lisa Ryder

Lisa Ryder

Beka Valentine

Laura Bertram

Laura Bertram

Trance Gemini

Gordon Michael Woolvett

Gordon Michael Woolvett

Seamus Harper

Lexa Doig

Lexa Doig

Andromeda Ascendant

Keith Hamilton Cobb

Keith Hamilton Cobb

Tyr Anasazi

Brent Stait

Brent Stait

Rev Bem

Crew7

D

David Warry-Smith

Director

E

Ethlie Ann Vare

Writer

G

Gordon Verheul

Director of Photography

Zack Stentz

Zack Stentz

Story

Ashley Miller

Ashley Miller

Story

Ernie Jackson

Ernie Jackson

Stunt Coordinator

E

Eric Hill

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Ties That Blind" is episode 7 of Andromeda season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 353 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by David Warry-Smith and written by Ethlie Ann Vare, it aired on November 13, 2000.

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