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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 Jul 22, 2026
The Handmaid's Tale is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu 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.
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
On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto, learn of June’s feat.
Directed by Colin WatkinsonWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Nina Kiri, Sam Jaeger, Bahia Watson, Mckenna Grace, Stephen Kunken, Jonathan Watton
Episode 2
June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June’s choices, and Serena and Fred are bound together by a miracle.
Directed by Colin WatkinsonWritten by Kira SnyderGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger, Bahia Watson
Episode 3
Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.
Directed by Elisabeth MossWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle, Bahia Watson, Kristen Lee Gutoskie, Sugenja Sri, Krista Morin
Episode 4
June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.
Directed by Christina ChoeWritten by Jacey HeldrichGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, Madeline Brewer, Joseph Fiennes
Episode 5
June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission.
Directed by Christina ChoeWritten by Nina Fiore, John HerreraGuest stars Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Jeananne Goossen, Fodé Bangoura, Stephen Kunken, Jonathan Watton, Madeline Brewer
Episode 6
After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.
Directed by Richard ShepardWritten by Dorothy FortenberryGuest stars Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Zawe Ashton
Episode 7
June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
Directed by Richard ShepardWritten by Yahlin ChangGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger, Krista Morin, Charlie Zeltzer, Zaarin Bushra
Episode 8
June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.
Directed by Elisabeth MossWritten by Kira SnyderGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger, Jeananne Goossen, Carly Street, Krista Morin, Alexandra Castillo
Episode 9
June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.
Directed by Elisabeth MossWritten by Eric Tuchman, Aly MonroeGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger, Mckenna Grace, Jeananne Goossen, Edie Inksetter
Episode 10
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
Directed by Liz GarbusWritten by Bruce MillerGuest stars Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger, Natasha Mumba, Victoria Sawal
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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
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