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Countdown S1E6 — A Needle or a Bullet

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Countdown•Season 1•Episode 6

A Needle or a Bullet

7.6/10 · 1,213 votesJul 16, 202545 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.

Directed byJonathan Brown

Written byDerek Haas

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Jensen Ackles

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Mark Meachum

Jessica Camacho

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Amber Oliveras

Eric Dane

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Nathan Blythe

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Evan Shepherd

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Lucas Finau

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Keyonte Bell

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Episode Summary

"A Needle or a Bullet" is episode 6 of Countdown season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,213 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jonathan Brown and written by Derek Haas, it aired on July 16, 2025.

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