Episode
The Following: A Hostile Witness
Overview
On the day of an important trial, things go awry, causing the FBI to split up to hunt down a missing person. With his team breaking apart, Ryan enlists the help of a former enemy to defeat a greater one.
Details
- Series
- The Following
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2015-03-23
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
A Hostile Witness is Episode 5 in Season 3 of The Following. It aired on 2015-03-23. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 4: Home
As Mark, Kyle and Daisy plan to make a personal attack on Ryan, the FBI receives a tip leading them to a secret location, which gives them a leg up in the case.
Episode 6: Reunion
With their latest target on the run, Ryan and Mike follow a tip to a small town to investigate and confirm he isn't seeking protection. While in town, they both discover an even larger threat who has managed to avoid suspicion up until now. Meanwhile, Max struggles to make a confession.
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