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Andromeda S5E1 — The Weight (1)
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Andromeda•Season 5•Episode 1

The Weight (1)

6.0/10 · 198 votesSep 24, 200443 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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Dylan finds himself on Seefra-1, one of nine identical planets orbiting two suns. He soon encounters Rhade, who has abandoned all hope. Rhade hates Dylan for the hope he has brought, and when someone asks Dylan be killed, Rhade agrees to do it.

Written byRobert Engels
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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

Brandy Ledford

Brandy Ledford

Doyle

Steve Bacic

Steve Bacic

Telemachus Rhade

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Robert Engels

Robert Engels

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Weight (1)" is episode 1 of Andromeda season 5. It scored 6.0/10 from 198 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Written by Robert Engels, it aired on September 24, 2004.

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