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Angel S5E7 — Lineage
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Angel•Season 5•Episode 7

Lineage

8.4/10 · 1,686 votesNov 12, 200341 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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When Wesley's father visits Wolfram and Hart, the firm is attacked by a troop of spooky Ninja cyborgs.

Directed byJefferson Kibbee
Written byDrew Goddard
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David Boreanaz

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Amy Acker

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Fred Burkle / Illyria

Alexis Denisof

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Wesley Wyndam-Pryce

J. August Richards

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James Marsters

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Drew Goddard

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David Fury

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Episode Summary

"Lineage" is episode 7 of Angel season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,686 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Jefferson Kibbee and written by Drew Goddard, it aired on November 12, 2003.

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