The Last of Us Podcast | Season 1 | Episode 5

Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

TV-MA | 1 HR 3 MIN

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They talk about why they made Sam deaf in the show and how they cast the role. Also, Neil gives a 101 on the various Infected you see onscreen -- Bloaters and all.

Season-1 Episodes

1.Episode 1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness

Host Troy Baker talks with The Last of Us co-creators -- writer/director Craig Mazin and video game creator Neil Druckmann.

2.Episode 2 - Infected

Host Troy Baker talks with executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann about Episode 2.

3.Episode 3 - Long, Long Time

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series takes in Episode 3.

4.Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann walk through Episode 4, exploring key developments in Ellie and Joel's relationship.

5.Episode 5 - Endure and Survive

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the arrival of Sam and Henry in Episode 5.

6.Episode 6 - Kin

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the emotional crossroads inside Episode 6.

7.Episode 7 - Left Behind

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and Riley relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie's scar.

8.Episode 8 - When We Are in Need

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the episode in which Troy has an onscreen role.

9.Episode 9 - Look for the Light

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest Ashley Johnson.