Halt and Catch Fire
Halt and Catch Fire
TV Series
7.9
2014 4 Seasons

Halt and Catch Fire

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During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

10 Episodes Aired 2014

In 1983, personal computing was anyone's game. Navigating the thin line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it. The battle for CTRL begins.

I/O
48 min
E1

I/O

Jun 01, 2014

The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.

FUD
43 min
E2

FUD

Jun 08, 2014

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

High Plains Hardware
43 min
E3

High Plains Hardware

Jun 15, 2014

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

Close to the Metal
43 min
E4

Close to the Metal

Jun 22, 2014

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

Adventure
43 min
E5

Adventure

Jun 29, 2014

Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.

Landfall
43 min
E6

Landfall

Jul 06, 2014

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

Giant
43 min
E7

Giant

Jul 13, 2014

A visitor from Joe's past threatens his newfound connection with Cameron. Meanwhile, with Donna out of town, the toll of Gordon's work catches up with him.

The 214s
43 min
E8

The 214s

Jul 20, 2014

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

Up Helly Aa
43 min
E9

Up Helly Aa

Jul 27, 2014

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

1984
43 min
E10

1984

Aug 03, 2014

Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.

Season 2

Season 2

10 Episodes Aired 2015

Joe, Gordon, and Bosworth are caught up in their own "online" wave while attempting to heal old wounds. This season explores the thin line that separates genius from self-delusion and the desire to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

Season 3

Season 3

10 Episodes Aired 2016

Season 3 returns six months after the move from Texas as each character faces new challenges trying to find their place in this new environment. Cameron and Donna hunt for an idea that will launch Mutiny as a key player. Gordon struggles to find a place within his wife's company. Joe continues to build upon his empire, reinventing himself which ultimately sends him back into the lives of his old partners.

Valley of the Heart's Delight
44 min
E1

Valley of the Heart's Delight

Aug 21, 2016

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

One Way or Another
43 min
E2

One Way or Another

Aug 23, 2016

While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

Flipping the Switch
42 min
E3

Flipping the Switch

Aug 30, 2016

Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

Rules of Honorable Play
43 min
E4

Rules of Honorable Play

Sep 06, 2016

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

Yerba Buena
46 min
E5

Yerba Buena

Sep 13, 2016

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

And She Was
44 min
E6

And She Was

Sep 20, 2016

Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

The Threshold
47 min
E7

The Threshold

Sep 27, 2016

Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

You Are Not Safe
47 min
E8

You Are Not Safe

Oct 04, 2016

Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

NIM
46 min
E9

NIM

Oct 11, 2016

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

NeXT
50 min
E10

NeXT

Oct 11, 2016

While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

Season 4

Season 4

10 Episodes Aired 2017

The final season chronicles the tech industry and the birth of the Internet in the 1980s and early 1990s and sees each character navigate the early days of the Internet as they search for answers, both personally and professionally, while the competitive nature of the tech world continues to grow and affect their relationships.

So It Goes
45 min
E1

So It Goes

Aug 19, 2017

Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture.

Signal to Noise
49 min
E2

Signal to Noise

Aug 19, 2017

Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor.

Miscellaneous
47 min
E3

Miscellaneous

Aug 26, 2017

Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.

Tonya and Nancy
44 min
E4

Tonya and Nancy

Sep 09, 2017

Cameron buys a plot of land to re-center. Joe and Gordon hire a team of websurfers to map the web. Donna focuses her team on the mission ahead.

Nowhere Man
46 min
E5

Nowhere Man

Sep 16, 2017

Donna struggles with suspicion. Bosworth hits a breaking point. Joe confesses to Gordon while Cameron faces past mistakes.

A Connection Is Made
50 min
E6

A Connection Is Made

Sep 23, 2017

Donna makes a play for a heavy hitter. Gordon confronts his daughter about an issue at school. Cameron finds a new fan. Joe sees a new side of Haley.

Who Needs a Guy
45 min
E7

Who Needs a Guy

Sep 30, 2017

Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation. A new collaborator challenges Cameron. Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.

Goodwill
55 min
E8

Goodwill

Oct 07, 2017

Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

Search
46 min
E9

Search

Oct 14, 2017

Donna faces a professional crossroads. Joanie takes a trip. Joe unveils Comet's new look. Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.

Ten of Swords
52 min
E10

Ten of Swords

Oct 14, 2017

In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

4

Episodes

40

Language

en

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