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Angel S5E1 — Conviction
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Angel•Season 5•Episode 1

Conviction

8.2/10 · 2,178 votesOct 1, 200343 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Some old acquaintances come back into Angel's life as he and his friends begin running Wolfram and Hart and try to figure out why they've been selected to do so.

Directed byJoss Whedon
Written byJoss Whedon
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David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Angel

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Fred Burkle / Illyria

Alexis Denisof

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Wesley Wyndam-Pryce

J. August Richards

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Charles Gunn

James Marsters

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Episode Summary

"Conviction" is episode 1 of Angel season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 2,178 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Joss Whedon and written by Joss Whedon, it aired on October 1, 2003.

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