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Avenue 5•Season 2•Episode 5

Let's Play with Matches

7.6/10 · 480 votesNov 7, 202228 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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After a failed revolt, the passengers put the ship’s leadership to a vote, bringing forth a pack of unlikely candidates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Office of the Other President proposes a plan that could spell doom for Avenue 5.

Directed byAnnie Griffin

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes8

E1 7.2

No One Wants an Argument About Reality

E2 7.1

What an Unseasonal Delight

E3 7.8

Is It a Good Dot?

E4 7.4

How It Ends: As a Starter and a Main

E5 7.6Now viewing

Let's Play with Matches

E6 7.2

Intoxicating Clarity

E7 7.5

I Love Judging People

E8 7.5

That's Why They Call It a Missile

Cast8

Hugh Laurie

Ryan Clark

Josh Gad

Herman Judd

Lenora Crichlow

Billie McEvoy

Zach Woods

Matt Spencer

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Rav Mulcair

Suzy Nakamura

Iris Kimura

Ethan Phillips

Spike Martin

Rebecca Front

Karen Kelly

Crew6

Armando Iannucci

Story

Annie Griffin

Director

Tony Roche

Story

Tony Roche

Teleplay

Rose Heiney

Teleplay

Rose Heiney

Story

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Episode Summary

"Let's Play with Matches" is episode 5 of Avenue 5 season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 480 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Annie Griffin, it aired on November 7, 2022.

Next: E6 · Intoxicating Clarity Best of Season 2