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The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
12 Monkeys is available to stream on Prime Video in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
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Episode 1
The final conflict with the Army of the 12 Monkeys begins when the Witness returns to Project Splinter.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean TrettaGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Anna Devlin, Michael Pitthan, Lukáš Bech, Jennifer K Preston, Ben Cross, Simon Merrells, Isys Alexis
Episode 2
Travelers come face to face with ghosts from their past when they find themselves maneuvering around their own timelines.
Directed by Terry MatalasWritten by Terry MatalasGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Brendan J. Rowland, Andrea Davis, Lukáš Jůza, Jennifer K Preston, Conleth Hill, Michael Hogan, Jee-Yun Lee
Episode 3
Cassie travels back in time to confront a younger Olivia; Cole helps Jennifer find the meaning behind her final Primary vision.
Directed by Christopher J. ByrneWritten by Sean TrettaGuest stars Scottie Thompson, Holly Deveaux, Conleth Hill, Taveeta Szymanowicz, Tony Munch, Lynne Cormack, Julian Richings, Faran Tahir
Episode 4
Team Splinter goes back in time to the wild, wild frontier in search of a weapon to destroy the Witness.
Directed by Joe MenendezWritten by Christopher MonfetteGuest stars Alden Adair, Stephen R. Hart, Mark Gibson, Brandon Zakkai, Joyce Chan, Holly Deveaux, Donald Sumpter, Abigail Hardingham
Episode 5
A clue to breaking the cycle leads Cole and Cassie to the 1960s. Christopher Lloyd returns as Zalmon Shaw, a devoted follower of the Witness.
Directed by Sheree FolksonWritten by Oliver GrigsbyGuest stars Asia Rempel, Christopher Lloyd, Mark Caven, Dale Samms, P. Rodney Barnes, Tyler East, James Madge, Michael Bodnar
Episode 6
The team infiltrates a Nazi gala to steal an artifact known as 'Die Glocke'. Their operation comes undone when French Resistance interferes and an unexpected guest arrives.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean Tretta, Terry Matalas, Sarah C. MuellerGuest stars Victoria Emslie, Thure Riefenstein, Hans Longo, Lívia Bielovič, Petra Štíbrová, Martin Angerbauer, Petr Klimeš, Aleš Bílík
Episode 7
Jones sends Hannah back in time to 2007 on a personal mission that could be the key to everything.
Directed by Mairzee AlmasWritten by Christopher MonfetteGuest stars Dwain Murphy, Joe Delfin, Alex Armbruster, Daley Blake Smith, Abigail Hardingham, Julian Richings, Isys Alexis, Andrew Gillies
Episode 8
Everything changes when the team finally climbs the steps... and rings the bell in the Middle Ages.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean TrettaGuest stars Anna Devlin, Ben Cross, Simon Merrells, Donald Sumpter, Fergus O'Donnell, Abigail Hardingham, Andrew Gillies, Brooke Williams
Episode 9
The beginning of the end as Cole and Cassie embark on their final mission.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Kristen ReidelGuest stars Patrick Garrow, Abigail Hardingham, Jamaal Grant, Lisa Michelle Cornelius, Richie Lawrence, Julian Richings, Andrew Gillies, Tom Noonan
Episode 10
The final battle against the Witness as the fate of time and mankind hangs in the balance. All the pieces finally come together to mark the end of the beginning.
Directed by Terry MatalasWritten by Terry MatalasGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, James Callis, Julian Richings, Isys Alexis, Andrew Gillies
Episode 11
When all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer.
Directed by Terry MatalasWritten by Terry MatalasGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, James Callis, Julian Richings, Romina D'Ugo, Michael Rhoades, Isys Alexis, Murray Furrow, Andrew Gillies
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Aaron StanfordJames Cole
Amanda SchullCassandra Railly
Kirk AcevedoJosé Ramse
Barbara SukowaKatarina Jones
Emily HampshireJennifer Goines
Todd StashwickDeacon
Noah BeanAaron Marker
Alisen Richmond-PeckOlivia Kirschner
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