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About The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid's Tale is a sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure TV series that premiered on Hulu on April 26, 2017. It has 6 seasons and 66 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 6 Episode 10 "The Handmaid's Tale", aired on May 27, 2025.

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

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Episodes

66 episodes · 6 seasons

Season 1

2017 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

Offred must navigate between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – with one goal: to survive and find the daughter who was taken from her.

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    10. Night

    Finale

    Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.

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    9. The Bridge

    Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.

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    8. Jezebels

    The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.

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    7. The Other Side

    Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.

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    6. A Woman's Place

    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.

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    5. Faithful

    Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.

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    4. Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

    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.

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    3. Late

    Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.

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    2. Birth Day

    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.

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    1. Offred

    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.

Season 2

2018 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

Season two is shaped by Offred’s pregnancy and her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead. “Gilead is within you” is a favorite saying of Aunt Lydia and in this season, Offred and all our characters will fight against – or succumb to – this dark truth.

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    13. The Word

    Finale

    Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.

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    12. Postpartum

    Offred 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.

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    11. Holly

    Offred faces a grueling challenge alone as she recalls her life as a mother. Serena Joy and the Commander deal with the fallout of their actions towards Offred.

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    10. The Last Ceremony

    A frustrated Serena becomes desperate. The Commander tries to make amends with Offred. Nick pushes Eden farther away. Offred is faced with an unexpected reunion.

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    9. Smart Power

    The Waterfords embark on a diplomatic trip abroad. Serena faces the temptation of life outside Gilead. Luke and Moira grapple with survivor’s guilt. Offred seeks support from allies.

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    8. Women's Work

    A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.

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    7. After

    An attack sends shockwaves through both Gilead and Little America. Serena Joy makes a dangerous choice in order to protect her family. Moira searches for someone from her past.

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    6. First Blood

    Offred finds unexpected allies and obstacles in her search for a way to protect Hannah. The Commander prepares for the dedication of a new Red Center. Nick struggles with his new assignment.

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    5. Seeds

    Offred spirals as a Gilead ceremony disrupts her relationship with Nick. Janine tries to adjust to life in the Colonies, jeopardizing her friendship with Emily.

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    4. Other Women

    A baby shower provokes a troubling shift in Offred’s relationship with Serena Joy. Offred reckons with the choice she made that led her to become a Handmaid.

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    3. Baggage

    Offred reflects on her relationship with her mother as she navigates her way through Gilead. In Little America, Moira tries to cope with the trauma she endured.

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    2. Unwomen

    Offred 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.

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    1. June

    Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.

Season 3

2019 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

Season three is driven by June's resistance to the dystopian regime of Gilead and her struggle to strike back against overwhelming odds. Startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead force all characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer: "Blessed be the fight."

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    13. Mayday

    Finale

    With 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. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford attempt to find their way forward in their new lives.

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    12. Sacrifice

    Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals in Canada. June worries about disruptions to her plan, only to have tragedy strike the entire household.

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    11. Liars

    A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.

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    10. Witness

    June must deal with a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford.

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    9. Heroic

    Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.

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    8. Unfit

    June 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 life and relationships before the rise of Gilead.

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    7. Under His Eye

    June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.

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    6. Household

    June accompanies the Waterfords to Washington D.C., where a powerful family offers a glimpse of the future of Gilead. June makes an important connection as she attempts to protect Nichole.

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    5. Unknown Caller

    June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.

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    4. God Bless the Child

    June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship. Janine oversteps with the Putnam family, and a still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.

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    3. Useful

    June navigates a meeting where she must face both Commander Waterford and Nick. Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother’s home. Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.

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    2. Mary and Martha

    June helps Marthas with a dangerous task while navigating a relationship with her pious and untrustworthy new walking partner. Emily and Luke struggle with their altered circumstances.

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    1. Night

    June embarks on a bold mission with unexpected consequences. Emily and Nichole make a harrowing journey. The Waterfords reckon with Serena Joy’s choice to send Nichole away.

Season 4

2021 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

June strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.

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    10. The Wilderness

    Finale

    June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.

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    9. Progress

    June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.

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    8. Testimony

    June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.

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    7. Home

    June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.

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    6. Vows

    After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.

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    5. Chicago

    June 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 goes on her first field aid mission.

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    4. Milk

    June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.

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    3. The Crossing

    Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.

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    2. Nightshade

    June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June’s choices, and Serena and Fred are bound together by a miracle.

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    1. Pigs

    On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto, learn of June’s feat.

Season 5

2022 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.

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    10. Safe

    Finale

    Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.

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    9. Allegiance

    June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status.

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    8. Motherland

    June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.

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    7. No Man's Land

    June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.

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    6. Together

    June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move.

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    5. Fairytale

    June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.

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    4. Dear Offred

    June fights her need for violent revenge as Serena settles into her new role in Toronto. Rattled by Janine, Aunt Lydia makes a surprising suggestion to Lawrence.

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    3. Border

    June and Moira join a rebel outpost. As a pregnant widow, Serena tries to restore her status. Aunt Lydia questions her strict methods of dealing with Handmaids.

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    2. Ballet

    June struggles to move on with her life in Toronto. Serena plans an elaborate memorial. Aunt Lydia and Janine prepare Esther for her first posting as a Handmaid.

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    1. Morning

    June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.

Season 6

2025 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June's journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.

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    10. The Handmaid's Tale

    Finale

    June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.

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    9. Execution

    June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.

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    8. Exodus

    June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.

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    7. Shattered

    After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.

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    6. Surprise

    June hides in an unexpected place.

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    5. Janine

    June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.

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    4. Promotion

    June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence

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    3. Devotion

    June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.

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    2. Exile

    June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.

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    1. Train

    June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

Cast & crew

Created by Bruce Miller

  • Yvonne Strahovski

    Yvonne Strahovski

    Serena Joy Waterford

  • Max Minghella

    Max Minghella

    Nick Blaine

  • Samira Wiley

    Samira Wiley

    Moira Strand

  • Amanda Brugel

    Amanda Brugel

    Rita Blue

  • Nina Kiri

    Nina Kiri

    Alma

  • O-T Fagbenle

    O-T Fagbenle

    Luke Bankole

The Handmaid's Tale FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Handmaid's Tale?

The Handmaid's Tale has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 27, 2025.

When did the latest episode of The Handmaid's Tale come out?

The most recent episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Season 6 Episode 10 "The Handmaid's Tale", aired on May 27, 2025.

How many seasons of The Handmaid's Tale are there?

The Handmaid's Tale has 6 seasons with 66 episodes in total.

When did The Handmaid's Tale first air?

The Handmaid's Tale first aired on Hulu on April 26, 2017.

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