Fair rating?The Leftovers· Season 1 · Episode 1
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Three years after millions of people - some 2% of the world's population - vanished into thin air, residents of Mapleton, NY weigh the pros and cons of a "Heroes Day" tribute to the local "Departed." Attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy in his strained community, police chief Kevin Garvey faces additional challenges at home with his daughter, Jill, who's lost in a cloud of apathy with her friend Aimee, and son, Tom, who has gravitated to a cult led by the charismatic Holy Wayne. Also of concern is a silent, white-clad group of chain-smoking men and women called the Guilty Remnant, who team up in pairs to stake out people and places around town. As tension in Mapleton escalates, the lives of Laurie, an unexpected member of the Guilty Remnant, and Meg, a recently engaged young woman, converge.
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#4In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 28 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.7
2014First airedJune 29, 2014
Guest stars
Paterson Josephas "Holy" Wayne Henry Gilcrest Jr.
Brad Lelandas Congressman Witten
Marceline Hugotas Gladys
Frank Hartsas Officer Dennis Luckey
Natalie Goldas Sam's Mother
Bill Heckas Darren
Danny Flahertyas Max
Peter Bergas PeteEmily Soellas Emily McKay
Andrea Navedoas Field Hockey Coach
Lola Kirkeas Haley
Adam LeFevreas Mike the BartenderJack Ferryas Older Cop
Madison Elizabeth Zamoras Girl Scout #1
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