Echo is a member of a highly illegal and underground group of individuals whose personalities have been wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas. Confined between missions to a secret facility known as the Dollhouse, the "Actives" are hired by the wealthy, powerful and connected to wholly become—with mind, personality and physiology—whomever the client wants or needs them to be. They know no other life than the specific engagements they are in at that time—or do they?
Echo is a member of a highly illegal and underground group of individuals whose personalities have been wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas. Confined between missions to a secret facility known as the Dollhouse, the "Actives" are hired by the wealthy, powerful and connected to wholly become—with mind, personality and physiology—whomever the client wants or needs them to be. They know no other life than the specific engagements they are in at that time—or do they?
Season 1 episodes
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Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse.
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Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Vincent Laresca, Haley Pullos, Reed Diamond, Brett Claywell, Kurt Caceres, Tim Kelleher, Greg Collins, Amy Acker
Echo becomes the female counterpart to an outdoorsman; Agent Ballard is encouraged when he receives a clue to Echo's true identity.
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Directed by Steven S. DeKnightWritten by Steven S. DeKnightGuest stars Matt Keeslar, Tim Conlon, Reed Diamond, Mark Sheppard, Miracle Laurie, Erin Cummings, Amy Acker, Rich McDonald
Echo becomes a backup singer to watch out for a female singing sensation with a very overzealous fan. Agent Ballard's investigation takes a turn for the worse.
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Directed by David Solomon, Rod HardyWritten by Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed WhedonGuest stars Reed Diamond, Kevin Kilner, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Jim Piddock, Graham Norris, Miracle Laurie, Amy Acker, John Brantley Cole
Echo becomes an expert safe-cracker, and an invaluable piece of art is stolen from her on the engagement, forcing Sierra to take on a familiar persona. Agent Ballard gives Lubov an ultimatum, and Adelle confides shocking information to Topher.
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Directed by David Solomon, Rod HardyGuest stars Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Tony Amendola, Mark Ivanir, Toby Leonard Moore, Anson Mount, Andrew Bowen, Sarah McElligott
Imprinted as a visually impaired woman, Echo must infiltrate a heavily guarded cult in order to rescue a woman held against her will.
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Directed by David Solomon, Allan KroekerWritten by Tim Minear, Joss WhedonGuest stars Reed Diamond, Aisha Hinds, Miracle Laurie, David Alpay, Brian Bloom, Rebecca Field, Sam Hennings, Mark Totty
Echo becomes the perfect wife for a lonely internet mogul, and Sierra's attacker is revealed. Meanwhile, Mellie's life is in danger and Agent Ballard's investigation takes a surprising turn when he comes face-to-face and goes fist-to-fist with Echo for the first very time.
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Directed by Allan KroekerWritten by Tim Minear, Joss WhedonGuest stars Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Aisha Hinds, Mark Sheppard, Kevin Kilner, Miracle Laurie, Ben Bode, Patton Oswalt
When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláGuest stars Roy Vongtama, Vincent Ventresca, Teddy Sears, Reed Diamond, Miracle Laurie, Emma Bell, Skyler Stone, Angel Desai
When a traitor is discovered inside the Dollhouse, Echo and Sierra are programmed as spy hunters to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, Ballard receives surprising news from Mellie, and Adelle harbors a secret.
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Directed by David SolomonGuest stars Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Erin Cummings, Valerie Cruz, Tim Chiou, Paul Ganus, Miracle Laurie, Amy Acker
When Adelle’s wealthy friend is murdered, Adelle imprints Echo with the woman’s memories and personality to solve the case. Ballard looks into Mellie’s past, and Topher secretly programs Sierra for an engagement.
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Directed by David Solomon, Elodie KeeneWritten by Maurissa Tancharoen, Jane Espenson, Jed WhedonGuest stars Gregg Henry, Ian Anthony Dale, Liza Lapira, Jordan Bridges, Aisha Hinds, Rhea Seehorn, Miracle Laurie, Damien Leake
Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse (guest star Alan Tudyk), and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion.
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Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Alan Tudyk, Liza Lapira, Aisha Hinds, Paul Ganus, Hannah Leigh, Judith Moreland, Charles Dougherty, Miracle Laurie
Alpha’s reign of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival. Ballard’s search for the Dollhouse comes to an end, forcing him to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, one Doll is permanently deactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.
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Directed by Tim MinearWritten by Tim MinearGuest stars Alan Tudyk, Ashley Johnson, Ryan Alosio, Mark Sheppard, Angel Desai, Miracle Laurie, Marco Sanchez, Natalie Avital
