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The Last of Us · Season 1

The Last of Us season 1 episode 4: Please Hold to My Hand

Aired 5 February 202347 min

7.6TMDB · 267 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Last of Us Season 1 in Australia

The Last of Us season 1 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and HBO Max (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $25.99, Fetch TV from $25.99 and Prime Video Store from $25.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Please Hold to My Hand”

After a harrowing trek across a desolate United States, Joel and Ellie find themselves navigating a dangerous Kansas City on foot. Later, rebel leader Kathleen instigates a manhunt – one that pits her violent civilian militia against the world's best hope.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 9 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 47 minutes.
  • Directed by Jeremy Webb, written by Craig Mazin.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (267 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jeremy Webb
Writer
Craig Mazin
Guest stars
Jeffrey Pierce as PerryKeivonn Woodard as Sam BurrellJohn Getz as Dr. EdelsteinJuan Magana as Skinny Guy / BryanEric Breker as Bryan's FatherMelanie Lynskey as Kathleen CoghlanLamar Johnson as Henry BurrellJason Ritter as Clicker (uncredited)

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.