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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
In the apocalypse of 2163, a desperate Cole searches for Titan. Meanwhile, a captive Railly is faced with an impossible choice as the 12 Monkeys await the arrival of The Witness.
Directed by Terry MatalasWritten by Sean Tretta, Terry MatalasGuest stars Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Jonathan Eliot, Jean-Michel Nadeau, Elizabeth Whitmere, Geoff Scovell, Hannah Waddingham, Murray Furrow, Faran Tahir
Episode 2
While searching for Jennifer Goines in post-WWI France, Cole and Jones encounter a dangerous group of time- travelers - the Guardians.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean TrettaGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Mishka Thébaud, Sierra Wooldridge, Anthony J. Mifsud, Hannah Waddingham, Dylan Colton, Jerome Bourgault, Pierre Simpson
Episode 3
Bonds of trust are tested when Ramse returns to the facility with an old enemy held captive. How far will Cole and Jones go for the answers they need?
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Christopher MonfetteGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Murray Furrow, Faran Tahir, Thomas Mitchell, Andrew Gillies, Tom Noonan, Demore Barnes, Brooke Williams
Episode 4
Ramse and Cole splinter to 2007 expecting either a trap - or a final chance to kill The Witness. But when Cole discovers a heartbreaking truth, he’ll discover that the mission was both.
Directed by Joe MenendezWritten by Travis Fickett, Kristen Reidel, Travis FickettGuest stars Kirk Acevedo, Jack Fulton, Faran Tahir, Andrew Gillies, Peter DaCunha, Glen Grant, Jeffrey Parazzo, Priya Rajaratnam
Episode 5
Out of time and in need of answers, Jennifer and Deacon are sent to 1989 to steal the a sacred document. Can Railly and Cole get to the Word first before it reveals the one secret they want kept?
Directed by David GreeneWritten by Kristen ReidelGuest stars Chantria Tram, Željko Ivanek, Scottie Thompson, Jackie Geary, Rosemay Lefebvre, Jack Fulton, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano
Episode 6
In 1953, Cole and Railly reunite with Agent Gale at the birth of the Army of the 12 Monkeys.
Directed by Kat CandlerWritten by Ian Sobel, Matt MorganGuest stars Sierra Wooldridge, Anthony J. Mifsud, Scottie Thompson, Emily Klassen, MacKenzie Boyd-Garrison, Jack Fulton, Christopher Lloyd, Nicholas Fry
Episode 7
Cole and Railly find themselves at opposite ends of an unspeakable decision. Jones grows suspicious while Railly turns to an emotional ally for advice. All hell breaks loose during a massive fire-fight.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Christopher Monfette, Adam Sussman, Adam SussmanGuest stars Sierra Wooldridge, Anthony J. Mifsud, Emily Klassen, Kristin Booth, Jack Fulton, Taybion Nguyen, Reece Presley, Nicholas Fry
Episode 8
Former friends, now enemies, race to find the Witness in 1904, who, at last, reveals his face.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean Tretta, Tony Elliott, Tony ElliottGuest stars James Callis, Rupert Graves, Christian Dunkley-Clark, Jack Hamilton, Theo Preston, Frederick Preston, Murray Furrow, Andrew Gillies
Episode 9
The reason why the Witness wants to destroy time and all reality is revealed.
Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Sean TrettaGuest stars Olga Plojhar Bursíková, Claire Cooper, James Callis, Booda, Jim High, Christina Dixon, John Malafronte, Denisa Pfauserová
Episode 10
The final battle with the Witness begins.
Directed by Grant HarveyWritten by Terry MatalasGuest stars Patrick Garrow, James Callis, Jack Fulton, Murray Furrow, Faran Tahir, Andrew Gillies, Brooke Williams
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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