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Outer Banks S5E8 — The Runway (2)
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Outer Banks•Season 5•Episode 8

The Runway (2)

8.1/10 · 1,295 votesAug 20, 202646 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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The friends get crafty to decode the scytale's secrets. Rafe becomes a wanted man when a violent mistake catches up to him. Cleo makes an explosive move.

Directed byDarren Genet
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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

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J Anthony Crane

Chandler Groff

Crew5

Josh Pate

Josh Pate

Story

S

Shannon Burke

Story

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Darren Genet

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Jay Beattie

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Joey Elkins

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Runway (2)" is episode 8 of Outer Banks season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,295 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Darren Genet, it aired on August 20, 2026.

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