Jan 16, 2015 · 47m
27 years after a virus wipes out most of humanity, scientists send a man back to 2015 to stop the plague from ever happening. Cole's only lead is a virologist, who knows the dangerous source of the outbreak.
12 Monkeys
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The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.
Created by: Terry Matalas, Travis Fickett
Season 1 Episodes
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Jan 22, 2015 · 43m
The trail of a mysterious organization called the “Army of the 12 Monkeys” leads Cole to a mental institution in 2015, where a patient holds the key to the plague that destroys the world. Meanwhile, despite warnings that her involvement may disrupt the course of history, Dr. Railly risks her life to help him.
Jan 30, 2015 · 43m
Cole's search for the location of the virus leads him to 2014, and to a devastating moment in Dr. Railly's life involving a dangerous outbreak in Haiti.
Feb 6, 2015 · 43m
A fight for the future ensues when a dangerous band of marauders hunting for Cole and Ramse threatens the mission to save the past.
Feb 13, 2015 · 43m
Cole and Dr. Railly face off with the Army of the 12 Monkeys when both discover the Night Room –- an off-site, black ops lab that houses the virus that will one day destroy the world.
Feb 20, 2015 · 41m
When the tragic events of the Night Room create an alternate reality in 2043, Cole risks his future.
Feb 27, 2015 · 43m
Cole, Dr. Railly and Aaron strive to stop the virus from being deployed as a bioweapon in Chechnya.
Mar 6, 2015 · 42m
The Core that powers the time machine is fading. To get Cole back from the past, Jones must convince her former colleagues at the military operation "Spearhead" that her mission is worth saving.
Mar 13, 2015 · 43m
Cole finds himself in 2017 at the height of the plague. Out of options, Jones faces an impossible choice to replace the Core.
Mar 20, 2015 · 43m
Forces come to a head when Ramse does what it takes to protect his newfound family, leaving Cole to deal with the aftermath.
Mar 27, 2015 · 43m
Cole splinters to Tokyo, 1987 in a last chance effort to stop the Army of the 12 Monkeys.
Apr 3, 2015 · 42m
With Cole dying from the effects of time-travel, Railly must find the one person who can save him.
Apr 10, 2015 · 43m
Cole and Railly attempt a final confrontation with their closest enemies, while Jones faces a new threat to all that she's accomplished.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did 12 Monkeys Season 1 premiere?
12 Monkeys Season 1 premiered on January 16, 2015.
How many episodes are in 12 Monkeys Season 1?
12 Monkeys Season 1 has 13 episodes.
What is the first episode of 12 Monkeys Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Splinter". It aired on January 16, 2015.
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