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.
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.
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
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.
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
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.
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.
How The Handmaids Tale Mirrors Our Present Reality
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.
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.
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.
Take a deeper look into the episode Useful.
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.
Take a deeper look into the episode God Bless The Child.
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
Take a deeper look into the episode Unknown Caller.
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.
Take a deeper look into the episode Household.
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated. Serena and Fred contemplate their future in Washington.
Take a deeper look into the episode Under His Eye.
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.
Take a deeper look into the episode Unfit.
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
Take a deeper look into the episode Heroic.
Ready to strike back at her oppressors, June starts making arrangements for an ambitious plan, but a devious ploy on the part of Commander Waterford threatens to derail her.
Take a deeper look into the episode Witness.
A return to Jezebel's puts everything in jeopardy. Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
Take a deeper look into the episode Liars.
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.
Take a deeper look into the episode Sacrifice.
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.
Does June Have a New Daughter? Superfan Rachel Lindsay and Madeline Brewer (aka Janine) join host Stacey Wilson Hunt to discuss One Burning Question about June’s new… daughter?
Whats up With Nick? 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.
Has June Failed As a Leader? Elisabeth 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.
Have We Underestimated Janine? Following episode 4, Ann Dowd (aka Aunt Lydia) and superfan Whitney Cummings wonder if we’ve been underestimating Janine all along.
Is Gilead Reasserting Its Power? Right after the explosive end to episode 5, Madeline Brewer (Janine) and Bradley Whitford (Commander Lawrence) debate if Gilead is really back to its old powerful self.
Is June Free? This episode changes everything. Or does it? Superfan Whitney Cummings and Ann Dowd wonder: is June really free?
What is Serenas Endgame? Max Minghella (Nick) and Sam Jaeger (Mark Tuello) dig into one of the show’s most complex characters and try to figure out: what the hell does Serena want?
Are June and Aunt Lydia the Same? June. Aunt Lydia. They’ve been enemies since the beginning. But now Max Minghella (Nick) and Ever Carradine (Mrs. Putnam) wonder if they’re starting to become the same?
Do Nick and June Belong Together? All along June’s wanted to get her family back together. But which family? Superfan Whitney Cummings and Amanda Brugel (Rita) debate if June really belongs with Nick.
Deep dive into Season 4
The creative team behind the Emmy winning Drama series discuss bringing Gilead to the screen, Elisabeth Moss’s directing debut and how season 4 delivers on the scale and scope set up by the previous seasons.
For multiple seasons, the storyline of The Handmaid’s Tale has reflected a larger global conversation. Watch the cast and creatives discuss why season 4 is more relevant than ever.
Emmy-winning star and executive producer Elisabeth Moss adds director to her title in the series' fourth season.
On the run, an injured June and the fugitive Handmaids find refuge at a farm, where the 14-year-old Wife nurses June back to health. June restores her role as the women’s leader. In Gilead, an imprisoned Lawrence tries to avoid a death sentence, and Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto, learn of June’s feat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June struggles with her newfound freedom, reuniting with loved ones and confronting her nemesis, Serena.
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.
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.
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
Who's the Villain Now? So… who’s the villain now? Joseph Fiennes and Yvonne Strahovski (Fred and Serena Waterford) share their take on the game changing Season 4 finale of The Handmaid’s Tale.
June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
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.
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.
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.
June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
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.
June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies.
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.
Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
Take a deeper look into the episode Night.
Take a deeper look into the episode Mary and Martha.
Take a deeper look into the episode Mayday.
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 1 "Pigs"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 2 "Nightshade"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 3 "The Crossing
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 4 "Milk"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 5 "Chicago"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 6 "Vows"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 7 "Home"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 8 "Testimony"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 9 "Progress"
Take a Deeper Look Inside Season 4 Episode 10 "The Wilderness"
