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Angel S5E16 — Shells

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Angel•Season 5•Episode 16

Shells

9.0/10 · 2,210 votesMar 3, 200442 min

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

Mourning Fred's death, Angel and his friends vow to find a way to bring her back, which leads to a confrontation with the ancient god Illyria, who now occupies Fred's body.

Directed bySteven S. DeKnight

Written bySteven S. DeKnight

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Seasons5

Cast6

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Angel

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Fred Burkle / Illyria

Alexis Denisof

Alexis Denisof

Wesley Wyndam-Pryce

J. August Richards

J. August Richards

Charles Gunn

James Marsters

James Marsters

Spike

Andy Hallett

Andy Hallett

Lorne

Crew3

Steven S. DeKnight

Steven S. DeKnight

Writer

Steven S. DeKnight

Steven S. DeKnight

Director

David Fury

David Fury

Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"Shells" is episode 16 of Angel season 5. It scored 9.0/10 from 2,210 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Steven S. DeKnight and written by Steven S. DeKnight, it aired on March 3, 2004.

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