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Lioness S3E5 — The Idiot Army

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Lioness•Season 3•Episode 5

The Idiot Army

8.1/10 · 1,975 votesAug 30, 202651 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

Joe leads the hunt as her team exposes a hidden network.

Directed byRobert McLachlan

Written byTaylor Sheridan

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Cast15

Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña

Joe McNamara

Laysla De Oliveira

Laysla De Oliveira

Cruz Manuelos

Dave Annable

Dave Annable

Neal McNamara

Jill Wagner

Jill Wagner

Bobby

LaMonica Garrett

LaMonica Garrett

Tucker

James Jordan

James Jordan

Two Cups

Genesis Rodriguez

Genesis Rodriguez

Captain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Byron Westfield

Austin Hébert

Austin Hébert

Randy

Jonah Wharton

Jonah Wharton

Tex

Hannah Love Lanier

Hannah Love Lanier

Kate McNamara

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Kaitlyn Meade

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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan

Writer

Robert McLachlan

Robert McLachlan

Director of Photography

Robert McLachlan

Robert McLachlan

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Idiot Army" is episode 5 of Lioness season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,975 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Robert McLachlan and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on August 30, 2026.

Next: E6 · Sugar Land Best of Season 3