Fair rating?The Following· Season 1 · Episode 8
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With Joey Matthews still missing and the search for Joe Carroll escalating, the FBI brings in Nick Donovan to run lead on the case, much to Ryan and Parker's dismay. Meanwhile, a follower from the past meets up with Joe Carroll, and their plans have a life-threatening result.
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#10In Season 1of 15 rated episodes
#10All-timeof 45 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.6
2013First airedMarch 11, 2013
Guest stars
Chinasa Ogbuaguas Agent Deidre Mitchell
Mike Colteras Nick Donovan
Warren Koleas Roderick
Tom Lipinskias Charlie Mead
Annika Borasas Louise Sinclair
Arian Moayedas David
Kal Parekhas AaronPeggy Cosgraveas Lizzie
Ana Berryas News Reporter 1Jamie Hurleyas Woman
Camille St. Jamesas College Co-Ed
Beth Adubatoas News Reporter 2Crew
Joshua ButlerDirectorAmanda Kate ShumanWriter
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