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The Last of Us · Season 1

The Last of Us season 1 episode 8: When We Are in Need

Aired 5 March 202352 min

8.1TMDB · 231 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 “When We Are in Need”

After crossing paths with a vengeful group of survivors, Ellie's fighting spirit draws unwanted attention from its leader. Still battling for his life, a weakened Joel faces off with a hunting party out for blood.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 9 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 52 minutes.
  • Directed by Ali Abbasi, written by Craig Mazin.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (231 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Ali Abbasi
Writer
Craig Mazin
Guest stars
Ari Rombough as JoyceSonia Maria Chirila as HannahNelson Leis as JosiahJason Vaisvila as MarcoBenjamin Rogers as TimothyErik Lindquist as VillagerTroy Baker as JamesScott Shepherd as David

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.