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The Following S1E8 — Welcome Home
7.3
The Following•Season 1•Episode 8

Welcome Home

7.3/10 · 1,263 votesMar 11, 201344 min

Ranked #13 of 15 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan to run lead on the case, much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have

Directed byJoshua Butler
Written byAmanda Kate Shuman
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Cast9

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Ryan Hardy

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Joe Carroll

Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore

Mike Weston

Valorie Curry

Valorie Curry

Emma Hill / Denise Harris

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Debra Parker

Nico Tortorella

Nico Tortorella

Will Wilson / Jacob Wells

Natalie Zea

Natalie Zea

Claire Matthews

Adan Canto

Adan Canto

Billy Thomas / Paul Torres

Kyle Catlett

Kyle Catlett

Joey Matthews

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Joshua Butler

Joshua Butler

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Rob Seidenglanz

Rob Seidenglanz

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Lisa Nilsson

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Amanda Kate Shuman

Writer

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Laura Ballinger

Production Design

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Episode Summary

"Welcome Home" is episode 8 of The Following season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,263 votes, ranking #13 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Joshua Butler and written by Amanda Kate Shuman, it aired on March 11, 2013.

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