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The Handmaid's Tale S3E5 — Unknown Caller
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 3•Episode 5

Unknown Caller

8.4/10 · 4,392 votesJun 19, 201949 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.

Directed byColin Watkinson
Written byMarissa Jo Cerar
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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

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Marissa Jo Cerar

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Colin Watkinson

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Christopher Donaldson

Christopher Donaldson

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Stuart Biddlecombe

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Episode Summary

"Unknown Caller" is episode 5 of The Handmaid's Tale season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 4,392 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Colin Watkinson and written by Marissa Jo Cerar, it aired on June 19, 2019.

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