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East of Eden S1E3 — In the Valley
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East of Eden•Season 1•Episode 3

In the Valley

8.1/10 · 1,058 votesOct 1, 202658 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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While Adam pursues his dream of a home and family in California, Cathy has her own ideas about the future.

Directed byGarth Davis
Written byZoe Kazan
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Florence Pugh

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Cathy Ames

Christopher Abbott

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Mike Faist

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Charles Trask

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Episode Summary

"In the Valley" is episode 3 of East of Eden season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,058 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Garth Davis and written by Zoe Kazan, it aired on October 1, 2026.

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