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The Handmaid's Tale S5E5 — Fairytale
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 5•Episode 5

Fairytale

7.2/10 · 2,425 votesOct 5, 202244 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.

Directed byEva Vives
Written byJ. Holtham
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Elisabeth Moss

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June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

Yvonne Strahovski

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Serena Joy Waterford

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Luke Bankole

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Eva Vives

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Ann Smart

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Episode Summary

"Fairytale" is episode 5 of The Handmaid's Tale season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,425 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Eva Vives and written by J. Holtham, it aired on October 5, 2022.

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