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State of the Union S1E5 — Normal Slope
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State of the Union•Season 1•Episode 5

Normal Slope

7.4/10 · 252 votesMay 9, 201911 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.

Directed byStephen Frears
Written byNick Hornby
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Episode Summary

"Normal Slope" is episode 5 of State of the Union season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 252 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on May 9, 2019.

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