The Handmaid's Tale

Top Cast

Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements
Max Minghella as Nick Blaine
Samira Wiley as Moira Strand
O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole
Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue
Joseph Fiennes as Fred Waterford
Bradley Whitford as Joseph Lawrence

Seasons

Specials (2017) - (125 Episodes)

Season 1 (2017) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2018) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (2019) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Season 5 (2022) - (10 Episodes)

Season 6 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: My Name is Offred (2017-02-03)

My Name is Offred — and I intend to survive.
Ep. 2: The Story of The Handmaid's Tale (2017-02-25)

Take a look inside the world of The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 3: Her Story is Our Story (2017-03-09)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 4: Season 1 Trailer (2017-03-23)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 5: Elisabeth Moss on Playing Offred (2017-04-18)

They can take away her name, but they can't take away her story. Elizabeth Moss discusses her character Offred in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 6: Joseph Fiennes on Playing The Commander (2017-04-19)

Even those at the top still struggle. Joseph Fiennes is The Commander in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 7: Yvonne Strahovski on Playing Serena Joy (2017-04-19)

A Wife need not show compassion. Yvonne Strahovski is Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 8: Samira Wiley on Playing Moira (2017-04-21)

Gilead can't take away her fire. Samira Wiley is Moira in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 9: Alexis Bledel on Playing Ofglen (2017-04-22)

Fear does not define her. Alexis Bledel is Ofglen in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 10: Max Minghella on Playing Nick (2017-04-23)

Not all is as it seems. Max Minghella is Nick in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 11: O-T Fagbenle on Playing Luke (2017-04-24)

Hold on to your humanity. O-T Fagbenle is Luke in The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 12: Offred's Room 360 (2017-04-25)

A table, a chair, a lamp. Look inside the modest room of a handmaid.
Ep. 13: The Big Moment S01E01 "Offred" (2017-04-24)

SPOILERS: Let’s talk about the big moment from Episode 1. What are your reactions?
Ep. 14: The Big Moment S01E02 "Hospital" (2017-04-26)

The Big Moment: Episode 2 – “Hospital”
Ep. 15: The Big Moment S01E02 "Birth Day" (2017-04-26)

SPOILERS: Let’s talk about the big moment from Episode 2. Will this end well?
Ep. 16: The Big Moment S01E03 "Late" (2017-04-26)

SPOILERS: Let’s talk about that big hard-to-watch moment from Episode 3. How's everybody doing?
Ep. 17: The Commander's Room 360 (2017-04-26)

Come in. Have a seat.
Ep. 18: The Big Moment S01E04 "Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum" (2017-05-03)

Let’s talk about the big moment from Episode 4. Who was Offred?
Ep. 19: The Big Moment S01E05 "Faithful" (2017-05-10)

Let's talk about the big moment from episode 5. How do you define compassion?
Ep. 20: The Big Moment S01E05 "Offred and Ofsteven" (2017-05-10)

Find them.
Ep. 21: Serena Joy’s Parlor 360 (2017-05-10)

Your time is running out here.
Ep. 22: The Big Moment S01E06 "Unfair" (2017-05-17)

Nothing is ever fair anymore.
Ep. 23: The Foyer 360 (2017-05-17)

Beyond those doors could be his weakness. Our hope.
Ep. 24: The Big Moment S01E07 "Hope" (2017-05-24)

SPOILERS: Let's talk about this episode's big moment. What did you think of Luke's story?
Ep. 25: The Bathroom 360 (2017-05-24)

Are we ever truly alone?
Ep. 26: The Kitchen 360 (2017-05-24)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 27: The Big Moment S01E08 "Jezebels" (2017-05-31)

We're going to find a way to get you out of here.
Ep. 28: The Big Moment S01E09 "The Bridge" (2017-06-07)

SPOILERS: Do you believe change is coming?
Ep. 29: The Big Moment S01E09 "Pinky Swear" (2017-06-07)

There's no giving up, not on a pinky swear.
Ep. 30: Catch Up Before The Finale (2017-06-13)

She will bare no more.
Ep. 31: Critics Hail the Cast of The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-06-14)

Walk with us.
Ep. 32: Fans React To The Season Finale (2017-06-19)

Fans of The Handmaid's Tale share their thoughts at the finale screening event.
Ep. 33: Nominated for Best Drama & Best Actress in a Drama (2017-07-13)

Praise be. The Handmaid's Tale has been Emmy nominated for Best Drama and Elisabeth Moss is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama.
Ep. 34: Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Drama Series (2017-09-20)

Praise be. Winner of 8 Emmy Awards, all episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale are now streaming.
Ep. 35: Season 2 Teaser (2018-03-09)

We are in hell. But we are still the fury. The Handmaid's Tale now streaming only on Hulu.
Ep. 36: Season 2 Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre (2018-04-21)

“My heart’s pounding,” Elisabeth Moss sums up how we were all feeling last night at the Season 2 Premiere of The Handmaid's Tale at TCL Chinese Theatre.
Ep. 37: From Script to Screen S02E01 "June" (2018-04-25)

Sometimes you can say more with a look and silence than you can with words. See how The Handmaid's Tale goes from script to your screen in this scene from Season 2, Episode 1 -- "June."
Ep. 38: Inside the Episode S02E01 "June" (2018-04-25)

Elisabeth Moss (June), Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy), Warren Littlefield (Executive Producer) and Bruce Miller (Creator) dive into the Season 2 premiere of The Handmaid's Tale—from the opening at Fenway Park to the defiant closing moments of episode 1.
Ep. 39: From Script to Screen S02E02 "Unwomen" (2018-04-25)

Explore the sights and sounds of this new world. "Welcome" to the Colonies. See how The Handmaid's Tale goes from script to your screen in this scene from Season 2, Episode 2 -- "Unwomen."
Ep. 40: Inside the Episode S02E02 "Unwomen" (2018-04-25)

Elisabeth Moss (June), Alexis Bledel (Emily), Max Minghella (Nick), Warren Littlefield (Executive Producer) and Bruce Miller (Creator) discuss the flashbacks in episode 2 of The Handmaid's Tale that shed light on how America turned into Gilead, the role of a free press in a democracy and June's search for freedom.
Ep. 41: From Script to Screen S02E03 "Baggage" (2018-04-25)

Freedom to always leaves something behind. June (Elisabeth Moss) is caught between her future and her past. See how The Handmaid's Tale goes from script to your screen in this scene from Season 2, Episode 3 — "Baggage."
Ep. 42: Inside the Episode S02E03 "Baggage" (2018-05-02)

Samira Wiley (Moira), O-T Fagbenle (Luke), Bruce Miller (Creator) and Warren Littlefield (Executive Producer) delve into how survivors struggle to rebuild their lives and why the surprise ending of Episode 3 is rooted in reality.
Ep. 43: From Script to Screen S02E04 "Other Women" (2018-05-09)

Predator and prey. Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and Offred/June (Elisabeth Moss) play an intricate game of cat and mouse in this scene from The Handmaid's Tale -- "Other Women."
Ep. 44: Inside the Episode S02E04 "Other Women" (2018-05-09)

Is it still a party if half the guests don't want to celebrate? The cast and creators take you inside the latest episode of The Handmaids Tale — "Other Women."
Ep. 45: From Script to Screen S02E05 "Seeds" (2018-05-16)

Nobody escapes Aunt Lydia's watchful eye. Not even Serena Joy. In this scene from the episode "Seeds" featuring Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) the most important things are those that are left unsaid.
Ep. 46: Inside the Episode S02E05 "Seeds" (2018-05-16)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Episode 5 "Seeds".
Ep. 47: From Script to Screen S02E06 "First Blood" (2018-05-23)

In the world of The Handmaid's Tale, there can be more meaning in what's left unsaid. In this script-to-screen, June and Serena play a delicate dance of vulnerability and harshness.
Ep. 48: Inside the Episode S02E06 "First Blood" (2018-05-23)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 49: From Script to Screen S02E07 "After" (2018-05-30)

After the return of Emily (Alexis Bledel) and Janine (Madeline Brewer) to Gilead, an idea is sparked in June (Elisabeth Moss) that spreads through the group of handmaids.
Ep. 50: Inside the Episode S02E07 "After" (2018-05-30)

There's a price to pay for any act of violence. Samira Wiley (Moira), Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy), O-T Fagbenle (Luke) and Warren Littlefield (Executive Producer) discuss the repercussions and reverberations of the attach in Gilead.
Ep. 51: From Script to Screen S02E08 "Women's Work" (2018-06-06)

Walls come down only to be built up again. Following a humiliating incident, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena Joy's (Yvonne Strahovski) detente comes to an abrupt end.
Ep. 52: Inside the Episode S02E08 "Women's Work" (2018-06-06)

Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy), Joseph Fiennes (Commander Waterford), Warren Littlefield (Executive Producer) and Bruce Miller (Creator) discusses the friction between the responsibilities of motherhood and the rules of Gilead.
Ep. 53: From Script to Screen S02E09 "Smart Power" (2018-06-13)

Worlds collide as Nick (Max Minghella) seeks out Luke (O-T Fagbenle) in a bar in Little America to relay news of June (Elisabeth Moss).
Ep. 54: Inside the Episode S02E09 "Smart Power" (2018-06-13)

The Waterfords' diplomatic trip to Canada is filled with confrontations and little diplomacy. Go inside the episode with Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, O-T Fagbenle, and Max Minghella.
Ep. 55: Score Recording (2018-06-20)

Adam Taylor (composer) discusses the sounds of Gilead and the role of music in telling the story of The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 56: From Script to Screen S02E10 "The Last Ceremony" (2018-06-20)

June (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick (Max Minghella) prepare for the birth of their child, only to be faced with the reality of their situation when Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) interrupts their secret reverie.
Ep. 57: The Last Ceremony Promo (2018-06-20)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 58: They Do Not Own You (2018-06-27)

Knowing that they do not own you and they do not own what you will become. Find the hope and see the strength yourself. Watch the entire The Handmaid's Tale Season 2. Entire season, now streaming.
Ep. 59: From Script to Screen S02E11 "Holly" (2018-06-27)

June (Elisabeth Moss) struggles to make her escape, but finds herself stuck.
Ep. 60: Inside the Episode S02E11 "Holly" (2018-06-27)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 61: From Script to Screen S02E12 "Postpartum" (2018-07-04)

Emily (Alexis Bledel) is questioned by her mysterious new Commander (Bradley Whitford) and is surprised to learn that he knows much more about her than she does about him.
Ep. 62: Inside the Episode S02E12 "Postpartum" (2018-07-04)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 63: From Script to Screen S02E13 "The Word" (2018-07-11)

In the Season 2 finale of The Handmaid's Tale, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick (Max Minghella) share a rare moment together with their baby, Holly. Even in the darkest times, there is still love, and it's worth fighting for.
Ep. 64: Inside the Episode S02E13 "The Word" (2018-07-11)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 65: Inside the Episode S03E01 "Night" (2019-06-05)

Take a deeper look into the episode Night
Ep. 66: Inside the Episode S03E02 "Mary and Martha" (2019-06-05)

Take a deeper look into the episode Mary and Martha
Ep. 67: Inside the Episode S03E03 "Useful" (2019-06-05)

Take a deeper look into the episode Useful
Ep. 68: Inside the Episode S03E04 "God Bless The Child" (2019-06-12)

Take a deeper look into the episode God Bless The Child.
Ep. 69: Inside the Episode S03E05 "Unknown Caller" (2019-06-19)

Take a deeper look into the episode Unknown Caller.
Ep. 70: Inside the Episode S03E06 "Household" (2019-06-26)

Take a deeper look into the episode Household.
Ep. 71: Inside the Episode S03E07 "Under His Eye" (2019-07-03)

Take a deeper look into the episode Under His Eye.
Ep. 72: Inside the Episode S03E08 "Unfit" (2019-07-10)

Take a deeper look into the episode Unfit.
Ep. 73: Inside the Episode S03E09 "Heroic" (2019-07-17)

Take a deeper look into the episode Heroic.
Ep. 74: Inside the Episode S03E10 "Bear Witness" (2019-07-24)

Take a deeper look into the episode Witness.
Ep. 75: Inside the Episode S03E11 "Liars" (2019-07-31)

Take a deeper look into the episode Liars.
Ep. 76: Inside the Episode S03E12 "Sacrifice" (2019-08-07)

Take a deeper look into the episode Sacrifice.
Ep. 77: Inside the Episode S03E13 "Mayday" (2019-08-14)

Take a deeper look into the episode Mayday.
Ep. 78: Season 4 Super Bowl Teaser (2019-02-02)

To see more, watch SBLIII this Sunday.
Ep. 79: Season 4 Trailer #2 (2019-02-04)

Take a look back at June's journey and catch a peek of what's to come. Season 3 arrives June 5. Only on Hulu.
Ep. 80: Season 4 Coming Soon (2020-06-24)

Change never comes easy. Blessed be the squad. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Coming 2021.
Ep. 81: Season 4 Teaser (2021-02-26)

Let freedom reign.
Ep. 82: June's Journey - The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-03)

A lot has happened to June during her time in Gilead.
Ep. 83: Rita’s Journey - The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-05)

Blessed be the free and the brave.
Ep. 84: Serena’s Journey | The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-06)

A journey not in vain.
Ep. 85: Aunt Lydia’s Journey | The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-14)

No one escapes her sacred duty.
Ep. 86: Fred’s Journey - The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-14)

He's following through with his plan.
Ep. 87: Janine’s Journey | The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-15)

Breaking the rules is the only way forward.
Ep. 88: Nick’s Journey | The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-16)

The price one pays for love is freedom.
Ep. 89: Emily’s Journey | The Handmaid's Tale Catch Up (2021-04-17)

Having freedom doesn't mean you're free.
Ep. 90: One Burning Question Aftershow Commercial (2021-04-27)

One Burning Question is the official after show for The Handmaid's Tale.
Ep. 91: Inside the Episode S04E01 "Pigs" - June Wants Revenge & Change (2021-04-28)

Join Elizabeth Moss & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June becoming a leader in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 1 "Pigs".
Ep. 92: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E01 "Pigs" - Does June Have a New Daughter (2021-04-28)

Superfan Rachel Lindsay and Madeline Brewer (aka Janine) join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss One Burning Question about June’s new… daughter? …Mrs. Keyes from The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 1 "Pigs".
Ep. 93: Inside the Episode S04E02 "Nightshade" - Love In Gilead is Nuts (2021-04-28)

Join Samira Wiley, Elizabeth Moss, Max Minghella & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss THAT ending in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 2 "Nightshade".
Ep. 94: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E02 "Nightshade" - What’s up with Nick (2021-04-28)

Superfan Rachel Lindsay and O-T Fagbenle (aka Luke) join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to figure out just what we think of Nick after The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 2 "Nightshade".
Ep. 95: Inside the Episode S04E03 "The Crossing" - Reunited With Aunt Lydia (2021-04-28)

Join Elizabeth Moss, Ann Dowd & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss the things June must give up in order to achieve freedom in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 3 "The Crossing".
Ep. 96: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E03 "The Crossing" - Has June Failed As a Leader (2021-04-28)

Elizabeth Moss (who needs no introduction) joins host Stacey Wilson Hunt to tackle the burning question of June’s leadership after The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 3 "The Crossing".
Ep. 97: Inside the Episode S04E04 "Milk" - Hiding In A Milk Truck (2021-05-05)

Join Elizabeth Moss, Madeline Brewer & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June & Janine's sacrifices in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 4 "Milk".
Ep. 98: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E04 "Milk"- Have We Underestimated Janine (2021-05-05)

Superfan Whitney Cummings and Ann Dowd (aka Aunt Lydia) join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss if we have all been underestimating Janine after The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 4 "Milk".
Ep. 99: Inside the Episode S04E05 "Chicago" - The Eyes Can't See Everything (2021-05-12)

Join Elizabeth Moss, Madeline Brewer, Bradley Whitford & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June & Janine's separation in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 5 "Chicago".
Ep. 100: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E05 "Chicago" - Is Gilead Reasserting It's Power (2021-05-12)

Bradley Whitford and Madeline Brewer join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss the changes going on in Gilead after The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 5 "Chicago".
Ep. 101: Inside the Episode S04E06 "Vows" - June It's Me, Moira (2021-05-19)

Join Elizabeth Moss, Samira Wiley & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June's new fears and regrets in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 6 "Vows".
Ep. 102: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E06 "Vows" - Is June Free? (2021-05-19)

This episode changes everything. Or does it? Superfan Whitney Cummings and Ann Dowd wonder: is June really free?
Ep. 103: Inside the Episode S04E07 "Home" - Haunted By Gilead (2021-05-26)

Join Elizabeth Moss, O-T Fagbenle & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June's new struggles in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 7 "Home".
Ep. 104: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E07 "Home" - What Is Serena’s Endgame (2021-05-26)

Max Minghella (Nick) and Sam Jaeger (Mark Tuello) join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to answer the One Burning Question: What is Serena's endgame?
Ep. 105: Inside the Episode S04E08 "Testimony" - June's Testimony (2021-06-02)

Join Elizabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss June's testimony against Fred & Serena in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 8 "Testimony".
Ep. 106: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E08 "Testimony" - Are June & Aunt Lydia The Same? (2021-06-02)

Max Minghella (Nick) and Ever Carradine (Naomi) compare June's actions since leaving Gilead to Aunt Lydia's. Are they similar?
Ep. 107: Inside the Episode S04E09 "Progress" - We Have To Find Hannah (2021-06-09)

Join Elizabeth Moss, O-T Fagbenle, Bradley Whitford & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss Lawrence's proposition to June in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 9 "Progress".
Ep. 108: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E09 "Progress" - Do June & Nick Belong Together? (2021-06-09)

Super fan Whitney Cummings and Amanda Brugel discuss whether June and Nick should be together.
Ep. 109: Inside the Episode S04E10 "The Wilderness" - Revenge On Fred (2021-06-16)

Join Joseph Fiennes & the Executive Producers of the show as they discuss Fred getting a taste of his own medicine in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, Episode 10 "The Wilderness".
Ep. 110: One Burning Question Aftershow S04E10 "The Wilderness" - Who's The Villain Now? (2021-06-16)

Joseph Fiennes (Fred) and Yvonne Strahovski (Serena) reflect on the last episode as season four comes to an end.
Ep. 111: Season 5 Teaser (2022-07-15)

They want to fight? Let's fight.
Ep. 112: Season 5 Trailer (2022-08-25)

Some sins can’t be washed away. The new season of The Handmaid's Tale premieres September 14
Ep. 113: Inside the Episode S05E01 "Morning" (2022-09-17)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 1 "Morning."
Ep. 114: Inside the Episode S05E02 "Ballet" (2022-09-17)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 2 "Ballet."
Ep. 115: Inside the Episode S05E03 "Border" (2022-09-27)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 3 "Border."
Ep. 116: Inside the Episode S05E04 "Dear Offred" (2022-10-04)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 4 "Dear Offred".
Ep. 117: Inside the Episode S05E05 "Fairytale" (2022-10-08)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 5 "Fairytale.”
Ep. 118: Inside the Episode S05E06 "Together" (2022-10-18)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 6 "Together."
Ep. 119: Inside the Episode S05E07 "No Mans Land" (2022-10-22)

Dive Deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 7 "No Man's Land."
Ep. 120: Inside the Episode S05E08 "Motherland" (2022-10-29)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 8 "Motherland."
Ep. 121: Inside the Episode S05E09 "Allegiance" (2022-11-05)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 9 finale "Allegiance."
Ep. 122: Inside the Episode S05E10 "Safe" (2022-11-12)

Dive deeper into The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 Episode 10 finale "Safe."
Ep. 123: Dressing Dystopia (2018-12-12)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 124: Power Play - Gilead's Women Fight Back (2019-11-19)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 125: Season Two - Off Book (2018-12-12)

No overview for this episode.