Snipe Hunt (Atlanta)
| "Snipe Hunt" | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 7 | 
| Directed by | Hiro Murai | 
| Written by | Francesca Sloane | 
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| Cinematography by | Christian Sprenger | 
| Editing by | Isaac Hagy | 
| Production code | XAA04007 | 
| Original air date | October 20, 2022 | 
| Running time | 31 minutes | 
"Snipe Hunt" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 38th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Francesca Sloane, and directed by executive producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on October 20, 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. After staying in Europe for a tour during the previous season, the season sees the characters back in Atlanta. The episode, which is presented in a 4:3 aspect ratio, focuses on Earn taking Van and Lottie to a campground to celebrate Lottie's 6th birthday, hoping to convince Van to move to Los Angeles with him.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.114 million household viewers and gained a 0.05 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised Glover's and Beetz's performances, writing, character development and pacing.