The essential episodes of 12 Monkeys
Watch these 15 in order and you've got 12 Monkeys — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A drama based on Terry Gilliam's 1995 sci-fi adventure begins when a time traveler from the post-apocalyptic future arrives in the year 2015 on a mission to save mankind from a deadly plague that will eventually decimate 93.6% of the human race.
- 02
Cole and Railly attempt to stop the final paradox in the past while Ramse, Jennifer and Deacon struggle to survive the apocalypse in a last ditch effort to find the Witness.
- 03
In the apocalypse of 2163, a desperate Cole searches for Titan. Meanwhile, a captive Railly is faced with an impossible choice as the 12 Monkeys await the arrival of The Witness.
- 04
While searching for Jennifer Goines in post-WWI France, Cole and Jones encounter a dangerous group of time-travelers‒the Guardians.
- 05
Bonds of trust are tested when Ramse returns to the facility with an old enemy held captive. How far will Cole and Jones go for the answers they need?
- 06
Ramse and Cole splinter to 2007 expecting either a trap - or a final chance to kill The Witness. But when Cole discovers a heartbreaking truth, he'll discover that the mission was both.
- 07
Out of time and in need of answers, Jennifer and Deacon are sent to 1989 to steal the a sacred document. Can Railly and Cole get to the Word first before it reveals the one secret they want kept?
- 08
In 1953, Cole and Railly reunite with Agent Gale at the birth of the Army of the 12 Monkeys. Special guest star Christopher Lloyd appears as the father of an iconic enemy.
- 09
Cole and Railly find themselves at opposite ends of an unspeakable decision. Jones grows suspicious while Railly turns to an emotional ally for advice. All hell breaks loose during a massive fire-fight.
- 10
Cole and Railly finally learn the heart-breaking life story of the man who calls himself The Witness.
- 11
In the explosive Season Three finale, every imaginable threat descends upon Railly and Cole. With Titan looming - and ally fighting ally - The Witness finds himself on the threshold of destiny.
- 12
The team infiltrates a Nazi gala to steal an artifact known as "Die Glocke"; their operation comes undone when French Resistance interferes and an unexpected guest arrives.
- 13
The beginning of the end approaches as Cole and Cassie embark on their final mission.
- 14
The final battle against the Witness begins as the fate of time and mankind hangs in the balance; all the pieces finally come together to mark the end of the beginning.
- 15
When all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer.
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