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The Handmaid's Tale S5E8 — Motherland
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 5•Episode 8

Motherland

7.9/10 · 2,410 votesOct 26, 202252 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.

Directed byNatalia Leite
Written byYahlin Chang
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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski

Serena Joy Waterford

O-T Fagbenle

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Luke Bankole

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Yahlin Chang

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Natalia Leite

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Ann Smart

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Ana Yavari

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Stuart Campbell

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Episode Summary

"Motherland" is episode 8 of The Handmaid's Tale season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,410 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Natalia Leite and written by Yahlin Chang, it aired on October 26, 2022.

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