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Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Reed MoranoWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Bahia Watson, Jenessa Grant
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Reed MoranoWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Birgitte Solem, Bahia Watson, Tattiawna Jones
Episode 3
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
Directed by Reed MoranoWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, O-T Fagbenle, Birgitte Solem, Jim Cummings, Tattiawna Jones
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Leila GersteinGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Tattiawna Jones, Kristian Bruun
Episode 5
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
Directed by Mike BarkerWritten by Dorothy FortenberryGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Bahia Watson, Tattiawna Jones
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Floria SigismondiWritten by Wendy Straker HauserGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, Tattiawna Jones, Christian Barillas, Zabryna Guevara, Todd Thomas Dark
Episode 7
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
Directed by Floria SigismondiWritten by Lynn Renee MaxcyGuest stars O-T Fagbenle, Rosa Gilmore, Tim Ransom, Kim Roberts, Shane Daly, Marvin Kaye, Erin Way, Krista Morin
Episode 8
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
Directed by Kate DennisWritten by Kira SnyderGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Justin Landry, Damien Howard, Christian Lloyd
Episode 9
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Directed by Kate DennisWritten by Eric TuchmanGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Birgitte Solem, Tattiawna Jones
Episode 10
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Elena Khan, Bahia Watson
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Elisabeth MossJune Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
Yvonne StrahovskiSerena Joy Waterford
Max MinghellaNick Blaine
Samira WileyMoira Strand
Amanda BrugelRita Blue
Nina KiriAlma
O-T FagbenleLuke Bankole
Sam JaegerMark Tuello
HuluUnited States
MGM TelevisionUnited States
Toluca PicturesUnited States
