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For All Mankind S2E7 — Don't Be Cruel

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For All Mankind•Season 2•Episode 7

Don't Be Cruel

7.7/10 · 2,238 votesApr 2, 202162 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo’s allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities—personally and professionally.

Directed byDennie Gordon

Written byNichole Beattie

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Cast11

Joel Kinnaman

Joel Kinnaman

Ed Baldwin

Michael Dorman

Michael Dorman

Gordon 'Gordo' Stevens

Krys Marshall

Krys Marshall

Danielle Poole

Shantel VanSanten

Shantel VanSanten

Karen Baldwin

Cynthy Wu

Cynthy Wu

Kelly Baldwin

Coral Peña

Coral Peña

Aleida Rosales

Jodi Balfour

Jodi Balfour

Ellen Wilson

Wrenn Schmidt

Wrenn Schmidt

Margo Madison

Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

Tracy Stevens

Casey W. Johnson

Casey W. Johnson

Danny Stevens

Sonya Walger

Sonya Walger

Molly Cobb

Crew6

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Nichole Beattie

Writer

H

Haze J.F. Bergeron III

First Assistant Director

J

Jeremy Reisig

Second Assistant Director

M

Miklos Wright

Editor

Ross Berryman

Ross Berryman

Director of Photography

Dennie Gordon

Dennie Gordon

Director

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Episode Summary

"Don't Be Cruel" is episode 7 of For All Mankind season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 2,238 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Dennie Gordon and written by Nichole Beattie, it aired on April 2, 2021.

Next: E8 · And Here's to You Best of Season 2