The Handmaid's Tale
The revolution is here.
Storyline
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Episodes
Specials
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Season 1
Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – with one goal: to survive and find the daughter who was taken from her.
Offred
Apr 26, 2017
Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
Birth Day
Apr 26, 2017
Offred and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine’s baby, prompting Offred to recall her own daughter’s birth. Offred draws closer to Ofglen while dreading a secret meeting with the Commander.
Late
Apr 26, 2017
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
May 03, 2017
Punished by Serena Joy, Offred begins to unravel and reflects on her time with Moira at the Red Center. A complication during the Ceremony threatens Offred’s survival with the Commander and Serena Joy.
Faithful
May 10, 2017
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
A Woman's Place
May 17, 2017
A Mexican Ambassador visiting Gilead questions Offred about her life as a Handmaid. Serena Joy reflects on her marriage and the role she once played in Gilead’s inception.
The Other Side
May 24, 2017
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
Jezebels
May 31, 2017
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
The Bridge
Jun 07, 2017
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Night
Jun 14, 2017
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Season 2
Season two is shaped by Offred’s pregnancy and her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead. “Gilead is within you” is a favorite saying of Aunt Lydia and in this season, Offred and all our characters will fight against – or succumb to – this dark truth.
June
Apr 25, 2018
Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
Unwomen
Apr 25, 2018
Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.
Baggage
May 02, 2018
Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.
Other Women
May 09, 2018
A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.
Seeds
May 16, 2018
Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.
First Blood
May 23, 2018
Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.
After
May 30, 2018
An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.
Women's Work
Jun 06, 2018
A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.
Smart Power
Jun 13, 2018
The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’s guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.
The Last Ceremony
Jun 20, 2018
A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.
Holly
Jun 27, 2018
Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.
Postpartum
Jul 04, 2018
Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.
The Word
Jul 11, 2018
Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.
Season 3
Season three is driven by June's resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. Startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead force all characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer: "Blessed be the fight."
Night
Jun 05, 2019
June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy’s choice to send Nichole away.
Mary and Martha
Jun 05, 2019
June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.
Useful
Jun 05, 2019
June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.
God Bless the Child
Jun 12, 2019
June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.
Unknown Caller
Jun 19, 2019
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
Household
Jun 26, 2019
June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.
Under His Eye
Jul 03, 2019
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.
Unfit
Jul 10, 2019
June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.
Heroic
Jul 17, 2019
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
Witness
Jul 24, 2019
June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.
Liars
Jul 31, 2019
A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
Sacrifice
Aug 07, 2019
Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.
Mayday
Aug 14, 2019
With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead and must decide how far she’s willing to go. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.
Season 4
June strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.
Pigs
Apr 28, 2021
On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto, learn of June’s feat.
Nightshade
Apr 28, 2021
June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June’s choices, and Serena and Fred are bound together by a miracle.
The Crossing
Apr 28, 2021
Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.
Milk
May 05, 2021
June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.
Chicago
May 12, 2021
June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission.
Vows
May 19, 2021
After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.
Home
May 26, 2021
June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
Testimony
Jun 02, 2021
June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.
Progress
Jun 09, 2021
June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.
The Wilderness
Jun 16, 2021
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
Season 5
June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.
Morning
Sep 14, 2022
June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
Ballet
Sep 14, 2022
June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.
Border
Sep 21, 2022
June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.
Dear Offred
Sep 28, 2022
June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.
Fairytale
Oct 05, 2022
June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
Together
Oct 12, 2022
June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.
No Man's Land
Oct 19, 2022
June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
Motherland
Oct 26, 2022
June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
Allegiance
Nov 02, 2022
June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.
Safe
Nov 09, 2022
Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
Season 6
June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June's journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.
Train
Apr 08, 2025
June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.
Exile
Apr 08, 2025
June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.
Devotion
Apr 08, 2025
June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.
Promotion
Apr 15, 2025
June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence
Janine
Apr 22, 2025
June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.
Surprise
Apr 29, 2025
June hides in an unexpected place.
Shattered
May 06, 2025
After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.
Exodus
May 13, 2025
June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.
Execution
May 20, 2025
June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.
The Handmaid's Tale
May 27, 2025
June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
6
Episodes
66
Language
en
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