Season 1

"My name is Offred, and I intended to survive."

Adapted from the classic novel by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly the United States.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Starring[edit | edit source]

Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne (10/10)
Joseph Fiennes as Fred Waterford (8/10)
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford (9/10)
Alexis Bledel as Emily Malek (4/10)
Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo (8/10)
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements (7/10)
OT Fagbenle as Luke Bankole (8/10)
Max Minghella as Nick Blaine (9/10)
Samira Wiley as Moira Strand (8/10)
Nina Kiri as Alma (7/10)

Guest Starring[edit | edit source]

Amanda Brugel as Rita (9/10)
Tattiawna Jones as Ofglen #2/Lillie Fuller (7/10)
Ever Carradine as Naomi Putnam (4/10)
Stephen Kunken as Warren Putnam (3/10)
Kristen Gutoskie as Beth (2/10)
Robert Curtis Brown as Andrew Pryce (2/10)
Kristian Bruun as Doctor (1/10)
Christian Barillas as Mr. Flores (1/10)
Zabryna Guevera as Mrs. Castillo (1/10)
Jim Cummings as Burke (1/10)
Rosa Gilmore as Zoe (1/10)
Tim Ransom as Whitford (1/10)
Erin Way as Erin (1/10)

Episodes[edit | edit source]

Episodes in Season 1 of The Handmaid's Tale (TV series).

Season 1[edit | edit source]

#	Title	Airdate
1.	"Offred"	April 26, 2017
1.	Offred struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful figure and his resentful wife.
2.	"Birth Day"	April 26, 2017
2.	When Offred and her fellow handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine's baby, Offred remembers her own daughter's birth; Offred and Ofglen grow closer.
3.	"Late"	April 26, 2017
3.	Offred visits Janine's baby and recalls the early days of the revolution before Gilead; Ofglen is faced with a challenge.
4.	"Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum"	May 3, 2017
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.
5.	"Faithful"	May 10, 2017
5.	Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
6.	"A Woman's Place"	May 17, 2017
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.
7.	"The Other Side"	May 24, 2017
7.	Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
8.	"Jezebels"	May 31, 2017
8.	Mr. Waterford takes Offred out for the evening while Serena Joy is away. That evening Offred is reunited with someone from her past.
9.	"The Bridge"	June 7, 2017
9.	Janine is forced to give up her baby. Offred and Mr. Waterford return to Jezebel's.
10.	"Night"	June 14, 2017
10.	Offred finds out some huge, life-changing news. Moira manages to escape to Canada.

Awards & Reception[edit | edit source]

The first season of The Handmaid's Tale was very well received. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series received a 94% critics review and a 92% audience rating.