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Long Way Home S1E1 — Gears, Fears, and Tears
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Long Way Home•Season 1•Episode 1

Gears, Fears, and Tears

7.9/10 · 166 votesMay 9, 202537 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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As departure day approaches, Ewan resurrects his old California police bike while Charley brings a 1970s rust heap back from the dead.

Directed byRuss Malkin, David Alexanian
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Episode Summary

"Gears, Fears, and Tears" is episode 1 of Long Way Home season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 166 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Russ Malkin, David Alexanian, it aired on May 9, 2025.

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