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The Handmaid's Tale S6E9 — Execution
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 6•Episode 9

Execution

9.0/10 · 5,261 votesMay 20, 202558 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 6•+1.5 vs season avg

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June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

Directed byElisabeth Moss
Written byEric Tuchman
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Elisabeth Moss

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June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

Yvonne Strahovski

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Serena Joy Waterford

Samira Wiley

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Moira Strand

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Wendy Hallam Martin

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Stuart Biddlecombe

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Episode Summary

"Execution" is episode 9 of The Handmaid's Tale season 6. It scored 9.0/10 from 5,261 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by Eric Tuchman, it aired on May 20, 2025.

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