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The Following S3E5 — A Hostile Witness
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The Following•Season 3•Episode 5

A Hostile Witness

7.3/10 · 721 votesMar 23, 201544 min

Ranked #11 of 15 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.

Directed byMarcos Siega
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Kevin Bacon

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Ryan Hardy

James Purefoy

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Joe Carroll

Shawn Ashmore

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Mike Weston

Jessica Stroup

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Sam Underwood

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Mark Gray

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Episode Summary

"A Hostile Witness" is episode 5 of The Following season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 721 votes, ranking #11 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Marcos Siega, it aired on March 23, 2015.

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