Episode 1
Offred
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.
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TV series
The Handmaid's Tale
2017TV-MA6 seasons8.2 / 10
The revolution is here.
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Birth Day
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.
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Episode 3
Late
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
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Episode 4
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
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.
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Episode 5
Faithful
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
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Episode 6
A Woman's Place
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.
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Episode 7
The Other Side
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
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Episode 8
Jezebels
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
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Episode 9
The Bridge
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
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Episode 10
Night
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
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More about The Handmaid's Tale
Cast
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 TuelloCredits
- Created by
- Bruce Miller
- Written by
- Bruce Miller, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, John Herrera, Jacey Heldrich, Kira Snyder, Aly Monroe, Nina Fiore, Katherine Collins
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 66
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
HuluUnited States
MGM TelevisionUnited States- White Oak PicturesUnited States
- Daniel Wilson ProductionsUnited States
Toluca PicturesUnited States- The Littlefield CompanyUnited States
Themes
aggressivealternative realitybased on novel or bookdystopiafeminisminfertilityrapereligion
