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The Handmaid's Tale S2E12 — Postpartum
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 2•Episode 12

Postpartum

8.3/10 · 4,317 votesJul 4, 201854 min

Ranked #8 of 13 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.

Directed byDaina Reid
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Elisabeth Moss

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June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

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Daina Reid

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Episode Summary

"Postpartum" is episode 12 of The Handmaid's Tale season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 4,317 votes, ranking #8 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Daina Reid, it aired on July 4, 2018.

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