Better Things

Jesus Saves (Season 5, Episode 8)

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

Sam deals with anxiety.

Showrunner

Pamela Adlon

Director

Pamela Adlon

Writers

R. Eric Thomas (written by) (executive story editor) | Cree Summer (written by) (staff writer) | Joe Hortua (written by) | Pamela Adlon (created by) & 4 more

Cinematographer

Paul Koestner

Editors

Matthew D. Horn | Susan Mandel

Casting Directors

Felicia Fasano | Katie Lantz

Production Designer

Kitty Doris-Bates

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Edit Released

Updated 2022/04/11

Release date

4 11, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 42 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
27 cast members

Name	Known for
Pamela Adlon Sam Fox Sam Fox See fewer	Better Things (2016)
Mikey Madison Max Max See fewer	Anora (2024)
Hannah Riley Frankie Frankie See fewer	Paper Towns (2015)
Olivia Edward Duke Duke See fewer	Better Things (2016)
Celia Imrie Phyllis Phyllis See fewer	The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
Shiobann Amisial Sherry Sherry See fewer	Bel-Air (2022)
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Rainbow Sun Francks Copeland Copeland See fewer	High Fidelity (2020)
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Alexis Strum Charlotte Charlotte See fewer	Married at First Sight Australia Backup Contestant (2022)
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Ainsley Howard Weary Mom Weary Mom See fewer	Mount Pleasant (2011)
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