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Eps2.7 init 5.fve

episode of Mr. Robot (S2 E9)

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Source revisionJun 24, 2026
Entity authorityQ31810035
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"eps2.7_init_5.fve" is the ninth episode of the second season of the American drama thriller television series Mr. Robot. It is the nineteenth overall episode of the series and was written by Kyle Bradstreet and Lucy Teitler, and directed by series creator Sam Esmail. It originally aired on USA Network on August 31, 2016.

The series follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder, who is recruited by an insurrectionary anarchist known as "Mr. Robot" to join a group of hacktivists called "fsociety". In the episode, Elliot's past in prison is explored, while Angela finds more about the toxic waste leak.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.651 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, praising the performances, writing and tension.

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In the aftermath of the 5/9 hacking attack, Elliot (Rami Malek) hears someone knocking at his apartment's door.

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