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The Last of Us S1E7 — Left Behind

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The Last of Us•Season 1•Episode 7

Left Behind

7.3/10 · 78,887 votesFeb 26, 202357 min

Ranked #9 of 9 in Season 1•−1.4 vs season avg

As Joel fights to survive, Ellie’s struggle to save him stirs memories of her life in a FEDRA orphanage. Weeks before meeting Joel, Ellie recalls joining her best friend Riley for a night to remember… one that will change the course of both of their

Directed byLiza Johnson

Written byNeil Druckmann

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Pedro Pascal

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Joel Miller

Bella Ramsey

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Ellie Williams

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Neil Druckmann

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Writer

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Timothy A. Good

Editor

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Robin K. Flynn

Second Assistant Director

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Ksenia Sereda

Director of Photography

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Paul Domick

First Assistant Director

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Ben Cook

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Andrew McGivney

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Timothy A. Kuper

Assistant Editor

Liza Johnson

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Christina Toy

Production Manager

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Megan Shank

Second Assistant Director

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Thomas Reppen

Visual Effects Producer

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Episode Summary

"Left Behind" is episode 7 of The Last of Us season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 78,887 votes, ranking #9 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Liza Johnson and written by Neil Druckmann, it aired on February 26, 2023.

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