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The Queen's Gambit S1E5 — Fork
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The Queen's Gambit•Season 1•Episode 5

Fork

8.2/10 · 11,612 votesOct 23, 202048 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Back home in Kentucky, a shaken Beth reconnects with a former opponent who offers to help sharpen her game ahead of the U.S. Championship.

Directed byScott Frank
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Anya Taylor-Joy

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Beth Harmon

Chloe Pirrie

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Episode Summary

"Fork" is episode 5 of The Queen's Gambit season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 11,612 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Scott Frank, it aired on October 23, 2020.

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