General Information
Glossary: H
First Air Date: June 1st, 2014
Last Air Date: October 14th, 2017
Created By: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers
Star Casts: Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishé, Toby Huss
Aired On: AMC
Episode Runtime: 43 minutes
Total Seasons: 4 Seasons
Total Episodes: 40 Episodes
Type: Scripted
Status: Ended
Homepage: AMC - Halt and Catch Fire
Last Updated: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:48:47 +0000
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Halt and Catch Fire
During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it.
Seasons and Episodes
Season 1 (10 Episodes)
1: I/O - Aired: 2014-06-01
The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.
2: FUD - Aired: 2014-06-08
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
3: High Plains Hardware - Aired: 2014-06-15
Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.
4: Close to the Metal - Aired: 2014-06-22
As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.
5: Adventure - Aired: 2014-06-29
Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.
6: Landfall - Aired: 2014-07-06
A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.
7: Giant - Aired: 2014-07-13
A visitor from Joe's past threatens his newfound connection with Cameron. Meanwhile, with Donna out of town, the toll of Gordon's work catches up with him.
8: The 214s - Aired: 2014-07-20
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
9: Up Helly Aa - Aired: 2014-07-27
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
10: 1984 - Aired: 2014-08-03
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.
Season 2 (10 Episodes)
1: SETI - Aired: 2015-05-31
Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.
2: New Coke - Aired: 2015-06-07
Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom.
3: The Way In - Aired: 2015-06-14
John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation.
4: Play With Friends - Aired: 2015-06-21
Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.
5: Extract and Defend - Aired: 2015-06-28
Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.
6: 10Broad36 - Aired: 2015-07-05
Gordon is back in California, hoping to reconnect with his brother. Joe uses the leverage that he has.
7: Working for the Clampdown - Aired: 2015-07-12
Gordon and Donna are keeping secrets from one another. Gordon sets up a new venture.
8: Limbo - Aired: 2015-07-19
Cameron and Tom attempt to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Gordon looks for some answers.
9: Kali - Aired: 2015-07-26
Shocked by a rival's launch, Mutiny takes measures to make sure of survival.
10: Heaven Is a Place - Aired: 2015-08-02
After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.
Season 3 (10 Episodes)
1: Valley of the Heart's Delight - Aired: 2016-08-21
Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.
2: One Way or Another - Aired: 2016-08-23
While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.
3: Flipping the Switch - Aired: 2016-08-30
Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.
4: Rules of Honorable Play - Aired: 2016-09-06
A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.
5: Yerba Buena - Aired: 2016-09-13
Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.
6: And She Was - Aired: 2016-09-20
Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.
7: The Threshold - Aired: 2016-09-27
Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.
8: You Are Not Safe - Aired: 2016-10-04
Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.
9: NIM - Aired: 2016-10-11
Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.
10: NeXT - Aired: 2016-10-11
While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.
Season 4 (10 Episodes)
1: So It Goes - Aired: 2017-08-19
Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture.
2: Signal to Noise - Aired: 2017-08-19
Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor.
3: Miscellaneous - Aired: 2017-08-26
Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.
4: Tonya and Nancy - Aired: 2017-09-09
Cameron buys a plot of land to re-center. Joe and Gordon hire a team of websurfers to map the web. Donna focuses her team on the mission ahead.
5: Nowhere Man - Aired: 2017-09-16
Donna struggles with suspicion. Bosworth hits a breaking point. Joe confesses to Gordon while Cameron faces past mistakes.
6: A Connection Is Made - Aired: 2017-09-23
Donna makes a play for a heavy hitter. Gordon confronts his daughter about an issue at school. Cameron finds a new fan. Joe sees a new side of Haley.
7: Who Needs a Guy - Aired: 2017-09-30
Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation. A new collaborator challenges Cameron. Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.
8: Goodwill - Aired: 2017-10-07
Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.
9: Search - Aired: 2017-10-14
Donna faces a professional crossroads. Joanie takes a trip. Joe unveils Comet's new look. Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.
10: Ten of Swords - Aired: 2017-10-14
In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.
