Episode guide
The Handmaid's Tale
66 episodes · 6 seasons · 2017–2025 · Hulu
Season
Season 1
10 episodes
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S01E01 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.
Pilot note — From the desk: The Handmaid's Tale opens its catalog run with “Offred” (2017-04-26). Adaptation as political mood ring; Hulu prestige flag. Season stretch debates and real-world protest aesthetics.
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S01E02 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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S01E03 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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S01E04 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...
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S01E05 Faithful Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
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S01E06 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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S01E07 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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S01E08 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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S01E09 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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S01E10 Night Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Season
Season 2
13 episodes
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S02E01 June Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
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S02E02 Unwomen Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead.
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S02E03 Baggage Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.
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S02E04 Other Women A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred's relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.
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S02E05 Seeds Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick; Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.
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S02E06 First Blood Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah; The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center; Nick struggles with his new assignment.
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S02E07 After An incident sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.
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S02E08 Women's Work A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.
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S02E09 Smart Power The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor's guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.
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S02E10 The Last Ceremony A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.
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S02E11 Holly Offred faces a grueling challenge as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.
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S02E12 Postpartum Offred is sent to a familiar place. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.
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S02E13 The Word Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.
Season
Season 3
13 episodes
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S03E01 Night June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy's choice to send Nichole away.
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S03E02 Mary and Martha June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner.
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S03E03 Useful June navigates a challenging meeting. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.
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S03E04 God Bless the Child June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords' fractured relationship.
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S03E05 Unknown Caller June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
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S03E06 Household June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole while accompanying the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead.
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S03E07 Under His Eye June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated. Serena and Fred contemplate their future.
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S03E08 Unfit June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia, who reflects on her life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.
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S03E09 Heroic Confined in a hospital, June's sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
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S03E10 Witness June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.
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S03E11 Liars A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
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S03E12 Sacrifice A major change rocks the entire Lawrence household. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada.
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S03E13 Mayday June must decide how far she's willing to go. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford think about a new way forward.
Season
Season 4
10 episodes
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S04E01 Pigs 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.
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S04E02 Nightshade June continues to plot revenge. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June's choices.
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S04E03 The Crossing Aunt Lydia seeks vengeance. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help.
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S04E04 Milk June takes a harrowing journey. Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita.
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S04E05 Chicago June seeks out more active rebels, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors.
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S04E06 Vows June contemplates the possibility of freedom.
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S04E07 Home June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
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S04E08 Testimony June confronts a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents something helpful to Aunt Lydia.
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S04E09 Progress Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Aunt Lydia deals with a hunger strike at the Red Center.
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S04E10 The Wilderness June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
Season
Season 5
10 episodes
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S05E01 Morning June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
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S05E02 Ballet June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.
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S05E03 Border June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.
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S05E04 Dear Offred June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.
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S05E05 Fairytale June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
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S05E06 Together June and Luke's mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.
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S05E07 No Man's Land June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
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S05E08 Motherland June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
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S05E09 Allegiance June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.
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S05E10 Safe Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
Season
Season 6
10 episodes
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S06E01 Train June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.
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S06E02 Exile June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.
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S06E03 Devotion June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.
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S06E04 Promotion June disrupts the rebels' plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence.
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S06E05 Janine June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.
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S06E06 Surprise June hides in an unexpected place.
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S06E07 Shattered After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.
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S06E08 Exodus June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.
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S06E09 Execution June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.
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S06E10 The Handmaid's Tale June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.
Finale note — From the desk: The guide closes on “The Handmaid's Tale” (2025-05-27) — a series bookend worth the package context. Season stretch debates and real-world protest aesthetics.