"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.
Episodes
Episodes in Season 1 of The Handmaid's Tale (TV series).
Season 1
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"Offred" | April 26, 2017 |
| Offred struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful figure and his resentful wife. | |||
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"Birth Day" | April 26, 2017 |
| 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. | |||
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"Late" | April 26, 2017 |
| Offred visits Janine's baby and recalls the early days of the revolution before Gilead; Ofglen is faced with a challenge. | |||
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"Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum" | May 3, 2017 |
| 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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"Faithful" | May 10, 2017 |
| Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband. | |||
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"A Woman's Place" | May 17, 2017 |
| 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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"The Other Side" | May 24, 2017 |
| 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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"Jezebels" | May 31, 2017 |
| Mr. Waterford takes Offred out for the evening while Serena Joy is away. That evening Offred is reunited with someone from her past. | |||
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"The Bridge" | June 7, 2017 |
| Janine is forced to give up her baby. Offred and Mr. Waterford return to Jezebel's. | |||
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"Night" | June 14, 2017 |
| Offred finds out some huge, life-changing news. Moira manages to escape to Canada. | |||
Awards & Reception
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.
Awards
Primetime Emmy's
- Outstanding Drama Series, 2017
- Lead Actress - Drama Series, 2017 · Elisabeth Moss
- Supporting Actress - Drama Series, 2017 · Ann Dowd
- Writing - Drama Series, 2017 · Bruce Miller
- Supporting Actress - Drama Series, 2017 · Samira Wiley
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