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Charmed S5E11 — The Importance of Being Phoebe
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Charmed•Season 5•Episode 11

The Importance of Being Phoebe

8.0/10 · 753 votesJan 12, 200342 min

Ranked #9 of 23 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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After kidnapping Phoebe, Cole sends a shapeshifter to assume Phoebe's identity to help him manipulate Piper and Paige into giving him ownership of the Manor, allowing him access to the powerful Nexus located beneath the house. Meanwhile, Phoebe plans her escape, and Cole gets Paige

Directed byDerek Johansen
Written byKrista Vernoff
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Cast6

Holly Marie Combs

Holly Marie Combs

Piper Halliwell

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

Phoebe Halliwell

Rose McGowan

Rose McGowan

Paige Matthews

Brian Krause

Brian Krause

Leo Wyatt

Julian McMahon

Julian McMahon

Cole Turner

Dorian Gregory

Dorian Gregory

Darryl Morris

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Derek Johansen

Derek Johansen

Director

K

Krista Vernoff

Writer

D

Derek Berlatsky

Editor

Noon Orsatti

Noon Orsatti

Stunt Coordinator

Craig Baxley Jr.

Craig Baxley Jr.

Stunts

Anthony J. Sacco

Anthony J. Sacco

Stunts

Jonathan West

Jonathan West

Director of Photography

C

Curtis Kheel

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Importance of Being Phoebe" is episode 11 of Charmed season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 753 votes, ranking #9 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Derek Johansen and written by Krista Vernoff, it aired on January 12, 2003.

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