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The First

TV·2018–2018·1 season, 8 episodes·Hulu·Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy·46m·5.9·Created by Beau Willimon

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Follow the first human mission to Mars, exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The First S01E01SeparationS01E01 · 7.3On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hagerty watches from home. After an intense day he is confronted by an unexpected visitor.
  2. 02The First S01E04Where Life IsS01E04 · 7.2Sadie and Ollie's marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ellen grow closer.
  3. 03The First S01E07The ChoiceS01E07 · 7.0Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise must deal with unfinished business.

Castfull cast & details

Sean PennSean PennTom HaggertyNatascha McElhoneNatascha McElhoneLaz IngramOded FehrOded FehrEitan HafriAnna Jacoby-HeronAnna Jacoby-HeronDenise HagertyHannah WareHannah WareSadie HewittLisaGay HamiltonLisaGay HamiltonKayla PriceKeiko AgenaKeiko AgenaAiko HakariJames RansoneJames RansoneNick Fletcher

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2018Aired 6.7Season avg
  1. S01E01The First S01E01Season's bestSeparationSeptember 14, 2018 7.3On launch day, Vista CEO Laz Ingram and the Providence crew count down to the first manned mission to Mars. Former mission commander Tom Hag
  2. S01E02The First S01E02What's NeededSeptember 14, 2018 6.7With the mission in danger of being shut down, the Vista team travels to Washington to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, the Castillo fami
  3. S01E03The First S01E03CyclesSeptember 14, 2018 6.8Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeo
  4. S01E04The First S01E04Where Life IsSeptember 14, 2018 7.2Sadie and Ollie's marriage is tested. Laz works with the engineers as pressure builds to find a solution to the MAV malfunction. Tom and Ell
  5. S01E05The First S01E05Two PortraitsSeptember 14, 2018 5.1Denise confronts her turbulent upbringing as she paints a portrait of her late mother, revisiting a lifetime of joy and trauma.
  6. S01E06The First S01E06CollisionsSeptember 14, 2018 6.8Laz attempts to sway an influential reporter who is critical of the Mars program. Aiko and Eitan test a solution to the MAV problem. An inci
  7. S01E07The First S01E07The ChoiceSeptember 14, 2018 7.0Tom and the Providence crew must make a choice with potentially life-threatening consequences. Matteo wrestles with his past. Tom and Denise
  8. S01E08The First S01E08Near and FarSeptember 14, 2018 7.0The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.

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