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Ozark S1E5 — Ruling Days

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Ozark•Season 1•Episode 5

Ruling Days

7.8/10 · 6,761 votesJul 21, 201756 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.

Directed byAndrew Bernstein

Written byMartin Zimmerman

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Season 1 Episodes10

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Cast9

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Marty Byrde

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Wendy Byrde

Sofia Hublitz

Sofia Hublitz

Charlotte Byrde

Skylar Gaertner

Skylar Gaertner

Jonah Byrde

Julia Garner

Julia Garner

Ruth Langmore

Jordana Spiro

Jordana Spiro

Rachel Garrison

Jason Butler Harner

Jason Butler Harner

Roy Petty

Lisa Emery

Lisa Emery

Darlene Snell

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Jacob Snell

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Andrew Bernstein

Andrew Bernstein

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Martin Zimmerman

Writer

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Cindy Mollo

Editor

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Chuck Potter

Set Decoration

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Derek R. Hill

Production Design

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John Richardson

Art Direction

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Episode Summary

"Ruling Days" is episode 5 of Ozark season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 6,761 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Andrew Bernstein and written by Martin Zimmerman, it aired on July 21, 2017.

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