The Handmaid's Tale
Birth Day
Season 1, Episode 2 · Aired 2017-04-26
Synopsis
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.
In the series
This episode is part of The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025) on Hulu.
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Key cast
- Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne / Offred
- Joseph Fiennes as Commander Fred Waterford
- Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
- Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
- Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
- Madeline Brewer as Janine / Ofwarren