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The Last of Us S1E8 — When We Are in Need
9.2
The Last of Us•Season 1•Episode 8

When We Are in Need

9.2/10 · 69,332 votesMar 5, 202352 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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After crossing paths with a vengeful group of survivors, Ellie's fighting spirit draws unwanted attention from its leader. Still battling for his life, a weakened Joel faces off with a hunting party out for blood.

Directed byAli Abbasi
Written byCraig Mazin

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes9

Cast2

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

Joel Miller

Bella Ramsey

Bella Ramsey

Ellie Williams

Crew12

Craig Mazin

Craig Mazin

Writer

B

Bethan Mowat

First Assistant Director

B

Ben Cook

Assistant Editor

A

Andrew McGivney

Assistant Editor

T

Timothy A. Kuper

Assistant Editor

E

Emily Mendez

Assistant Editor

Ali Abbasi

Ali Abbasi

Director

C

Christina Toy

Production Manager

Nadim Carlsen

Nadim Carlsen

Director of Photography

J

Juan Luqui

Additional Music

David Fleming

David Fleming

Additional Music

J

Jake Staley

Additional Music

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Episode Summary

"When We Are in Need" is episode 8 of The Last of Us season 1. It scored 9.2/10 from 69,332 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Craig Mazin, it aired on March 5, 2023.