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The Strain S1E5 — Runaways
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The Strain•Season 1•Episode 5

Runaways

7.9/10 · 2,022 votesAug 10, 201444 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.

Directed byPeter Weller
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Cast9

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

Director of Photography

Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

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Kathryn Himoff

Editor

Gennifer Hutchison

Gennifer Hutchison

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Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Director

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Episode Summary

"Runaways" is episode 5 of The Strain season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,022 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Peter Weller, it aired on August 10, 2014.

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