Apr 26, 2017 · 57m
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.


The revolution is here.
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
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Apr 26, 2017 · 57m
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.
Apr 26, 2017 · 46m
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.
Apr 26, 2017 · 53m
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
May 3, 2017 · 52m
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.
May 10, 2017 · 53m
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
May 17, 2017 · 54m
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.
May 24, 2017 · 47m
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
May 31, 2017 · 49m
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
Jun 7, 2017 · 50m
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Jun 14, 2017 · 1h
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 premiered on April 26, 2017.
The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 has 10 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Offred". It aired on April 26, 2017.
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