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The Handmaid's Tale S5E9 — Allegiance
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 5•Episode 9

Allegiance

7.6/10 · 2,231 votesNov 2, 202247 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

Directed byBradley Whitford
Written byEric Tuchman
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Cast3

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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Eric Tuchman

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Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

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Amy Szoke

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Jackson Yeung

Jackson Yeung

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Ann Smart

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Aaron Marshall

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Nicola Daley

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Episode Summary

"Allegiance" is episode 9 of The Handmaid's Tale season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,231 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bradley Whitford and written by Eric Tuchman, it aired on November 2, 2022.

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