Episode
The Handmaid's Tale: Motherland
Overview
June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
Details
- Series
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2022-10-26
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
Motherland is Episode 8 in Season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale. It aired on 2022-10-26. The runtime is 52 min.
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