Series synopsis
Under the Dome is an American drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on CBS on June 24, 2013. It ended on September 10, 2015. It was created by Brian K. Vaughan. It stars Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Alexander Koch and Eddie Cahill.
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
Premise
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surrounding barrier attempt to break it down, a small group of people inside attempt to figure out what the dome is, where it came from, and when (and if) it will go away.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mike Vogel as Dale "Barbie" Barbara
- Rachelle Lefevre as Julia Shumway
- Alexander Koch as Junior Rennie
- Eddie Cahill as Sam Verdreaux
- Colin Ford as Joe McAlister
- Dean Norris as James "Big Jim" Rennie
- Natalie Martinez as Linda Esquivel
- Britt Robertson as Angie McAlister
Supporting cast
- Leon Rippy as Ollie Dinsmore
- Jolene Purdy as Dodee Weaver
- Aisha Hinds as Carolyn Hill
- Mackenzie Lintz as Norrie Calvert-Hill
- Karla Crome as Rebecca Pine
- Dale Raoul as Andrea Grinnell
- John Elvis as Ben Drake
- Nicholas Strong as Phil Bushey
Guest cast
- Kylie Bunbury as Eva Sinclair
- Samantha Mathis as Alice Calvert
- Beth Broderick as Rose Twitchell
- Jeff Glor as Jeff Glor
- Natalie Zea as Maxine Seagrave
- Mare Winningham as Agatha Seagrave
- Grace Victoria Cox as Melanie Cross
- Sherry Stringfield as Pauline Rennie
- Stephen King as Diner Patron
- Matt McHugh as Farmer Killian
- Megan Ketch as Harriet Arnold
- Brett Cullen as Don Barbara
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | June 23, 2014 | June 23, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 13 | June 24, 2013 | September 16, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 30, 2014 | September 22, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 25, 2015 | September 10, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inside Chester's Mill The cast members and executive producers of "Under the Dome" are interviewed in a special one-hour event that features highlights from the first season of the series and presents an exclusive sneak peek at the season two debut. |
June 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot The residents of Chester's Mill find themselves trapped under an enormous, transparent dome. Panic escalates as resources dwindle rapidly. |
June 24, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Fire Following Duke's death, his house catches fire, forcing the town to rally together to form a bucket brigade. Elsewhere, Junior ambushes Barbie, while Dodee and Phil pick up a military frequency. |
July 1, 2013 |
| 3 |
Manhunt When a former deputy goes rogue, Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt to keep the town safe. Meanwhile, Junior is determined to escape the Dome by going underground. |
July 8, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heads Will Roll Barbie's life is in Big Jim's hands; the dome becomes magnetized; Julia tries to save the life of a mysterious girl who may have clues about the origin of the dome. |
June 30, 2014 |
| 2 |
Infestation When Rebecca discovers an infestation of butterfly eggs on the crops, Barbie risks his life to help her save the town's food supply. |
July 7, 2014 |
| 3 |
Force Majeure Big Jim conducts a census to see how long the town can survive on dwindling resources; acid rain threatens everyone. |
July 14, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Move On A year after the dome disappears, Barbie, Joe, and the other townspeople gather for a memorial. A year earlier, Julia and Junior try to rescue Barbie and the others, but run afoul of Big Jim. |
June 25, 2015 |
| 2 |
But I'm Not Barbie investigates Ben's claim that something strange is going on in Chester's Mill, but Eva surprises him with unexpected news. Meanwhile, Norrie and Hunter grow closer, and Christine advises Joe to move on. |
June 25, 2015 |
| 3 |
Redux The residents of Chester’s Mill try to move on with their lives in the aftermath of their mysterious experience in the tunnels beneath town. Meanwhile, Big Jim suspects new residents Christine and Eva are keeping secrets concerning the Dome. |
July 2, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 24, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2015 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |