Halt and Catch Fire

Halt and Catch Fire

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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.

Drama

Seasons

I/O

1. I/O

Air Date: 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.

FUD

2. FUD

Air Date: 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.

High Plains Hardware

3. High Plains Hardware

Air Date: 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.

Close to the Metal

4. Close to the Metal

Air Date: 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.

Adventure

5. Adventure

Air Date: 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.

Landfall

6. Landfall

Air Date: 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.

Giant

7. Giant

Air Date: 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.

The 214s

8. The 214s

Air Date: 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.

Up Helly Aa

9. Up Helly Aa

Air Date: 2014-07-27

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

1984

10. 1984

Air Date: 2014-08-03

Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.

SETI

1. SETI

Air Date: 2015-05-31

Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.

New Coke

2. New Coke

Air Date: 2015-06-07

Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom.

The Way In

3. The Way In

Air Date: 2015-06-14

John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation.

Play with Friends

4. Play with Friends

Air Date: 2015-06-21

Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.

Extract and Defend

5. Extract and Defend

Air Date: 2015-06-28

Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.

10Broad36

6. 10Broad36

Air Date: 2015-07-05

Gordon is back in California, hoping to reconnect with his brother. Joe uses the leverage that he has.

Working for the Clampdown

7. Working for the Clampdown

Air Date: 2015-07-12

Gordon and Donna are keeping secrets from one another. Gordon sets up a new venture.

Limbo

8. Limbo

Air Date: 2015-07-19

Cameron and Tom attempt to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Gordon looks for some answers.

Kali

9. Kali

Air Date: 2015-07-26

Shocked by a rival's launch, Mutiny takes measures to make sure of survival.

Heaven Is a Place

10. Heaven Is a Place

Air Date: 2015-08-02

After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.

Valley of the Heart's Delight

1. Valley of the Heart's Delight

Air Date: 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.

One Way or Another

2. One Way or Another

Air Date: 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.

Flipping the Switch

3. Flipping the Switch

Air Date: 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.

Rules of Honorable Play

4. Rules of Honorable Play

Air Date: 2016-09-06

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

Yerba Buena

5. Yerba Buena

Air Date: 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.

And She Was

6. And She Was

Air Date: 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.

The Threshold

7. The Threshold

Air Date: 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.

You Are Not Safe

8. You Are Not Safe

Air Date: 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.

NIM

9. NIM

Air Date: 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.

NeXT

10. NeXT

Air Date: 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.

So It Goes

1. So It Goes

Air Date: 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.

Signal to Noise

2. Signal to Noise

Air Date: 2017-08-19

Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor.

Miscellaneous

3. Miscellaneous

Air Date: 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.

Tonya and Nancy

4. Tonya and Nancy

Air Date: 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.

Nowhere Man

5. Nowhere Man

Air Date: 2017-09-16

Donna struggles with suspicion. Bosworth hits a breaking point. Joe confesses to Gordon while Cameron faces past mistakes.

A Connection Is Made

6. A Connection Is Made

Air Date: 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.

Who Needs a Guy

7. Who Needs a Guy

Air Date: 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.

Goodwill

8. Goodwill

Air Date: 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.

Search

9. Search

Air Date: 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.

Ten of Swords

10. Ten of Swords

Air Date: 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.

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Rating

7.9/10

Release Date

2014-06-01

Episodes

40 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

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Production Companies

AMC Studios

AMC Studios

Lockjaw

Gran Via Productions

320 Sycamore

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