| "Cancer Attack" | |
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| Atlanta episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Hiro Murai |
| Written by | Jamal Olori |
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| Cinematography by | Stephen Murphy |
| Editing by | Kyle Reiter |
| Production code | XAA03007 |
| Original air date | April 14, 2022 |
| Running time | 31 minutes |
"Cancer Attack" is the fifth episode of the third season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Jamal Olori, and directed by executive producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on April 14, 2022.
The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. For the season, the characters find themselves in Europe in the middle of a concert tour. In the episode, Alfred loses his phone while performing at a Budapest venue, forcing Earn to try to find the thief.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.290 million household viewers and gained a 0.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the episode's comedic tone and performances (particularly Samuel Blenkin). However, some were divided on the ending and on the addition of Socks.