The Handmaid's Tale Allegiance (Season 5, Episode 9)
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TV Episode | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The Handmaid's Tale

Allegiance (Season 5, Episode 9)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

Showrunner

Bruce Miller

Director

Bradley Whitford

Writers

Eric Tuchman (written by) | Margaret Atwood (based on the novel by) | Bruce Miller (created for television by) | Jacey Heldrich (story editor) | Aly Monroe (staff writer)

Producers

Nika Castillo | Bruce Miller | Michael Stoyanov (produced by) | Elisabeth Williams

Composer

Adam Taylor

Cinematographer

Nicola Daley

Editor

Aaron Marshall

Casting Directors

Sharon Bialy | Russell Scott | Sherry Thomas

Production Designer

Elisabeth Williams

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 2, 2022

Release date

Nov 2, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 80 wins & 288 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
42 cast members

Name	Known for
Elisabeth Moss June Osborne June Osborne See fewer	The Invisible Man (I) (2020)
Yvonne Strahovski Serena Joy Waterford Serena Joy Waterford See fewer	Stateless (2020)
Amanda Brugel Rita Blue Rita Blue See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Ann Dowd Aunt Lydia Clements Aunt Lydia Clements See fewer	Compliance (2012)
O-T Fagbenle Luke Bankole Luke Bankole See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Sam Jaeger Mark Tuello Mark Tuello See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Max Minghella Nick Blaine Nick Blaine See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Samira Wiley Moira Strand Moira Strand See fewer	Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Bradley Whitford Joseph Lawrence Joseph Lawrence See fewer	Get Out (I) (2017)
Ever Carradine Naomi Putnam Naomi Putnam See fewer	The Requiem Boogie (2024)
Jason Butler Harner Commander MacKenzie Commander MacKenzie See fewer	Ozark (2017)
Genevieve Angelson Alanis Wheeler Alanis Wheeler See fewer	Top Five (2014)
Amy Landecker Mrs. MacKenzie Mrs. MacKenzie See fewer	Dan in Real Life (I) (2007)
Lucas Neff Ryan Wheeler Ryan Wheeler See fewer	Marriage Story (2019)
Carey Cox Rose Blaine Rose Blaine See fewer	Adoptive (2024)
Jordana Blake Hannah Bankole Hannah Bankole See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Jonathan Watton Matthew Calhoun Matthew Calhoun See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Brendan Morgan Commander Elijah Vance Commander Elijah Vance See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Dorothy A. Atabong Nanny (as Dorothy Atabong) Nanny (as Dorothy Atabong) See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Mercedez Gutierrez Emma Vance Emma Vance See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Dash Grundy Photographer Photographer See fewer	Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
Jessica Greco Martha Martha See fewer	The Witches of Coventry (2005)
Catherine McGregor Aunt Paula Aunt Paula See fewer	Nightmare Alley (2021)
Allison Henry Plum #1 Plum #1 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Miranda Nagy Plum #2 Plum #2 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Olivia Kent Plum #3 Plum #3 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Sunni Park Plum #4 Plum #4 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Alyssa Peddle Plum #5 Plum #5 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Olivia Furman Plum #6 Plum #6 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Vivian Peryl Simms Plum #7 (as Vivian Simms) Plum #7 (as Vivian Simms) See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Kianna Nicolas Plum #8 (as Kianna Nicholas) Plum #8 (as Kianna Nicholas) See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Briana Templeton Wannabe Mom #1 Wannabe Mom #1 See fewer	Alaska (I) (2019)
Laura Nordin Wannabe Mom #2 Wannabe Mom #2 See fewer	Less Than Kosher (2023)
Lovina Driver (as Lovina Yavari) Driver (as Lovina Yavari) See fewer	The Boys (2019)
Vanessa Burns Mrs. Calhoun Mrs. Calhoun See fewer	Designated Survivor (2016)
Michael Rhoades Commander Dupar Commander Dupar See fewer	Hollywoodland (2006)
Jahnelle Jones Widow Widow See fewer	The Callback (IV) (2024)
Mish Tam American Refugee #1 American Refugee #1 See fewer	Fingernails (2023)
April Lee American Refugee #2 American Refugee #2 See fewer	Workin' Moms (2017)
Jonathan Ellul American Refugee #3 American Refugee #3 See fewer	The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Jarrod Clegg American Refugee #4 American Refugee #4 See fewer	Trap (I) (2024)
Abbas Wahab American Refugee #5 American Refugee #5 See fewer	Stalkers (2025)