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Insecure S5E5 — Surviving, Okay?!
7.6
Insecure•Season 5•Episode 5

Surviving, Okay?!

7.6/10 · 239 votesNov 21, 202125 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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A family emergency finds Molly stretched thin between taking care of loved ones, staying on top of work, and zeroing in on her own perceived shortcomings. As a hectic day unfolds, Issa and her new man grow closer than ever.

Directed byKerry Washington
Written byLaura Kittrell

Seasons5

Season 5 Episodes10

Cast4

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Issa Dee

Yvonne Orji

Yvonne Orji

Molly

Jay Ellis

Jay Ellis

Lawrence

Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell

Kelli

Crew5

L

Laura Kittrell

Writer

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Director

Nena Erb

Nena Erb

Editor

J

Jared Drummond

Set Dresser

Carolina Costa

Carolina Costa

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Surviving, Okay?!" is episode 5 of Insecure season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 239 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Kerry Washington and written by Laura Kittrell, it aired on November 21, 2021.