The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025)

1. S01E01OffredApril 26, 2017 8.2Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate
2. S01E02Birth DayApril 26, 2017 7.4Offred and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine’s baby, prompting Offred to recall her own daughter’s birth. Offred draws
3. S01E03LateApril 26, 2017 8.1Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge
4. S01E04Nolite Te Bastardes CarborundorumMay 3, 2017 7.8Punished by Serena Joy, Offred begins to unravel and reflects on her time with Moira at the Red Center. A complication during the Ceremony t
5. S01E05FaithfulMay 10, 2017 7.6Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
6. S01E06A Woman's PlaceMay 17, 2017 7.9A Mexican Ambassador visiting Gilead questions Offred about her life as a Handmaid. Serena Joy reflects on her marriage and the role she onc
7. S01E07The Other SideMay 24, 2017 7.8Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s li
8. S01E08JezebelsMay 31, 2017 7.4The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
9. S01E09The BridgeJune 7, 2017 7.9Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
10. S01E10Season's bestNightJune 14, 2017 8.4Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal de

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01JuneApril 25, 2018 7.9Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
2. S02E02UnwomenApril 25, 2018 7.5Offred adjusts to a new way of life. The arrival of an unexpected person disrupts the Colonies. A family is torn apart by the rise of Gilead
3. S02E03BaggageMay 2, 2018 7.7Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the
4. S02E04Other WomenMay 9, 2018 7.4A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to b
5. S02E05SeedsMay 16, 2018 7.2Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her fr
6. S02E06Season's bestFirst BloodMay 23, 2018 8.3Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new R
7. S02E07AfterMay 30, 2018 7.5An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira
8. S02E08Women's WorkJune 6, 2018 7.8A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.
9. S02E09Smart PowerJune 13, 2018 8.1The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’
10. S02E10The Last CeremonyJune 20, 2018 8.2A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with a
11. S02E11HollyJune 27, 2018 7.4Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their act
12. S02E12PostpartumJuly 4, 2018 7.4Offred is sent to a familiar place. Nick is rocked by Gilead’s brutal response to a crime. Emily is assigned to a mysterious new house.
13. S02E13The WordJuly 11, 2018 8.0Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01NightJune 5, 2019 8.6June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena J
2. S03E02Mary and MarthaJune 5, 2019 7.8June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luk
3. S03E03UsefulJune 5, 2019 7.5June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawr
4. S03E04God Bless the ChildJune 12, 2019 7.9June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia o
5. S03E05Unknown CallerJune 19, 2019 8.2June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
6. S03E06HouseholdJune 26, 2019 8.0June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an importan
7. S03E07Under His EyeJuly 3, 2019 7.5June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more
8. S03E08UnfitJuly 10, 2019 7.9June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of Aunt Lydia. Aunt Lydia reflects on her
9. S03E09HeroicJuly 17, 2019 6.9Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
10. S03E10WitnessJuly 24, 2019 8.1June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.
11. S03E11Season's bestLiarsJuly 31, 2019 8.8A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
12. S03E12SacrificeAugust 7, 2019 7.5Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to he
13. S03E13MaydayAugust 14, 2019 8.3With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return on her bold strike against Gilead and must decide how far she’s willing to go. S

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01PigsApril 28, 2021 8.6On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The com
2. S04E02NightshadeApril 28, 2021 8.3June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira dea
3. S04E03The CrossingApril 28, 2021 8.3Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. I
4. S04E04MilkMay 5, 2021 7.9June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Ser
5. S04E05ChicagoMay 12, 2021 8.0June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira go
6. S04E06VowsMay 19, 2021 7.2After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made
7. S04E07HomeMay 26, 2021 8.0June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
8. S04E08TestimonyJune 2, 2021 8.0June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia wit
9. S04E09ProgressJune 9, 2021 7.8June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilea
10. S04E10Season's bestThe WildernessJune 16, 2021 8.7June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01MorningSeptember 14, 2022 8.3June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
2. S05E02BalletSeptember 14, 2022 8.2June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first p
3. S05E03BorderSeptember 21, 2022 7.7June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dea
4. S05E04Dear OffredSeptember 28, 2022 7.4June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising su
5. S05E05FairytaleOctober 5, 2022 7.3June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
6. S05E06TogetherOctober 12, 2022 8.2June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power
7. S05E07No Man's LandOctober 19, 2022 7.7June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
8. S05E08MotherlandOctober 26, 2022 7.7June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
9. S05E09AllegianceNovember 2, 2022 7.4June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elev
10. S05E10Season's bestSafeNovember 9, 2022 8.4Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Season's bestTrainApril 8, 2025 7.8June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.
2. S06E02ExileApril 8, 2025 6.3June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.
3. S06E03DevotionApril 8, 2025 6.0June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.
4. S06E04PromotionApril 15, 2025 6.2June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence
5. S06E05JanineApril 22, 2025 6.8June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.
6. S06E06SurpriseApril 29, 2025 7.0June hides in an unexpected place.
7. S06E07ShatteredMay 6, 2025 6.8After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.
8. S06E08ExodusMay 13, 2025 7.3June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.
9. S06E09ExecutionMay 20, 2025 7.0June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.
10. S06E10The Handmaid's TaleMay 27, 2025 6.4June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed