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The Last of Us · Season 1

The Last of Us season 1 episode 2: Infected

Aired 22 January 202353 min

8.1TMDB · 320 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Infected”

In 2003, an Indonesian scientist makes a devastating discovery. In 2023, now outside of the quarantine zone, Joel and Tess clash over Ellie's fate as they navigate a long-abandoned Boston overrun with Infected.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 9 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 53 minutes.
  • Directed by Neil Druckmann, written by Craig Mazin.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (320 votes).

The Last of Us trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Neil Druckmann
Writer
Craig Mazin
Guest stars
Anna Torv as TessChristine Hakim as Dr. Ratna PertiwiYayu Unru as Lt. Gen. Agus HidayatSharon Crandall as Lab WorkerPhilip Prajoux as Infected Kissing ManOlivier Ross-Parent as Museum ClickerSamuel Hoeksema as Museum Clicker

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Last of Us Season 1

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09

Every episode of Season 1The Last of Us episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.