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The Sandman S1E8 — Playing House
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The Sandman•Season 1•Episode 8

Playing House

7.3/10 · 7,545 votesAug 5, 202251 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

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As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.

Directed byAndrés Baiz
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Tom Sturridge

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Morpheus / Dream

Boyd Holbrook

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Vivienne Acheampong

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Episode Summary

"Playing House" is episode 8 of The Sandman season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 7,545 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Andrés Baiz, it aired on August 5, 2022.

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