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The Handmaid's Tale S1E8 — Jezebels
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 1•Episode 8

Jezebels

8.0/10 · 5,448 votesMay 31, 201749 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.

Directed byKate Dennis
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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

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Kate Dennis

Kate Dennis

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Kira Snyder

Kira Snyder

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Christina Kuhnigk

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Andrew M. Stearn

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Colin Watkinson

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Aaron Marshall

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Episode Summary

"Jezebels" is episode 8 of The Handmaid's Tale season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 5,448 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Kate Dennis, it aired on May 31, 2017.

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