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Better Things S5E8 — Jesus Saves
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Better Things•Season 5•Episode 8

Jesus Saves

7.5/10 · 222 votesApr 11, 202232 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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Sam deals with anxiety.

Directed byPamela Adlon
Written byJoe Hortua, R. Eric Thomas, Cree Summer
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Cast6

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Sam Fox

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Phil

Mikey Madison

Mikey Madison

Max

Hannah Riley

Hannah Riley

Frankie

Olivia Edward

Olivia Edward

Duke

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

Marion

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Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Director

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Paul Koestner

Director of Photography

J

Joe Hortua

Writer

S

Susan Mandel

Editor

M

Matthew D. Horn

Editor

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R. Eric Thomas

Writer

Cree Summer

Cree Summer

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Jesus Saves" is episode 8 of Better Things season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 222 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Pamela Adlon and written by Joe Hortua, R. Eric Thomas, Cree Summer, it aired on April 11, 2022.

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