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The Handmaid's Tale S2E5 — Seeds
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 2•Episode 5

Seeds

8.0/10 · 4,455 votesMay 16, 201851 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.

Directed byMike Barker
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Elisabeth Moss

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June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

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Mike Barker

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Kira Snyder

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Rob Hepburn

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Colin Watkinson

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Christopher Donaldson

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Episode Summary

"Seeds" is episode 5 of The Handmaid's Tale season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 4,455 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Mike Barker, it aired on May 16, 2018.

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