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The Strain S1E3 — Gone Smooth
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The Strain•Season 1•Episode 3

Gone Smooth

7.8/10 · 2,235 votesJul 27, 201444 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to

Directed byDavid Semel
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Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll

Ephraim Goodweather

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Vasiliy Fet

Miguel Gómez

Miguel Gómez

Gus Elizalde

Mía Maestro

Mía Maestro

Nora Martinez

David Bradley

David Bradley

Abraham Setrakian

Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

Eldritch Palmer

Richard Sammel

Richard Sammel

Thomas Eichorst

Max Charles

Max Charles

Zach Goodweather

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Jim Kent

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Gabriel Beristain

Gabriel Beristain

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Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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David Semel

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Chuck Hogan

Chuck Hogan

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Sarah Boyd

Sarah Boyd

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Episode Summary

"Gone Smooth" is episode 3 of The Strain season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,235 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by David Semel, it aired on July 27, 2014.

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