Series synopsis
Halt and Catch Fire is an American drama television series that premiered on AMC on June 1, 2014. It ended on October 14, 2017. It was created by Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell. It stars Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis and Kerry Bishé.
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.
Premise
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.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Pace as Joe MacMillan
- Scoot McNairy as Gordon Clark
- Mackenzie Davis as Cameron Howe
- Kerry Bishé as Donna Clark
- Toby Huss as John 'Bos' Bosworth
- Aleksa Palladino as Sara Wheeler
Guest cast
- Scott Michael Foster as Hunt Whitmarsh
- Will Greenberg as Brian Braswell
- Randy Havens as Stan
- Alana Cavanaugh as Haley Clark
- Graham Beckel as Nathan Cardiff
- Mike Pniewski as Barry Shields
- James Cromwell as Jacob Wheeler
- Manish Dayal as Ryan Ray
- Morgan Hinkleman as Joanie Clark
- Mark O'Brien as Tom Rendon
- Annabeth Gish as Diane Gould
- Kathryn Newton as Joanie Clark
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 1, 2014 | August 3, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 31, 2015 | August 2, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | August 21, 2016 | October 11, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 10 | August 19, 2017 | October 14, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I/O 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. |
June 1, 2014 |
| 2 |
FUD After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine. |
June 8, 2014 |
| 3 |
High Plains Hardware Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine. |
June 15, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SETI Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited. |
May 31, 2015 |
| 2 |
New Coke Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom. |
June 7, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Way In John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation. |
June 14, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valley of the Heart's Delight Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product. |
August 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
One Way or Another While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss. |
August 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Flipping the Switch Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board. |
August 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
So It Goes Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture. |
August 19, 2017 |
| 2 |
Signal to Noise Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor. |
August 19, 2017 |
| 3 |
Miscellaneous Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea. |
August 26, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2014 |
| Last aired | October 14, 2017 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |