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Outer Banks S5E1 — The Crossing
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Outer Banks•Season 5•Episode 1

The Crossing

7.1/10 · 1,724 votesAug 20, 202652 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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Devastated by a loss and stranded in Morocco, the Pogues navigate a treacherous border crossing as they race to intercept Groff — and the Blue Crown.

Directed byJonas Pate

Seasons5

Season 5 Episodes10

Cast8

Chase Stokes

Chase Stokes

John B. Routledge

Madelyn Cline

Madelyn Cline

Sarah Cameron

Madison Bailey

Madison Bailey

Kiara Carrera

Jonathan Daviss

Jonathan Daviss

Pope Heyward

Carlacia Grant

Carlacia Grant

Cleo

Drew Starkey

Drew Starkey

Rafe Cameron

Cullen Moss

Cullen Moss

Sheriff Shoupe

J

J Anthony Crane

Chandler Groff

Crew7

J

Jonas Pate

Director

Josh Pate

Josh Pate

Writer

S

Shannon Burke

Writer

I

Itai Neeman

Director of Photography

T

Tim Quackenbush

Editor

M

Michael G. Jefferson

First Assistant Director

M

Michael McKay

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"The Crossing" is episode 1 of Outer Banks season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 1,724 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jonas Pate and written by Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, it aired on August 20, 2026.