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Best Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale
Mayday
S3 Ep13
8.4
14th Aug 2019
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.
Night
S1 Ep10
8.2
14th Jun 2017
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
Liars
S3 Ep11
8.2
31st Jul 2019
A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena Joy and Commander Waterford take a clandestine trip.
Execution
S6 Ep9
8.2
20th May 2025
June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels.
The Word
S2 Ep13
8.1
11th Jul 2018
Serena and the other Wives strive to make change. Emily learns more about her new Commander. Offred faces a difficult decision.
The Wilderness
S4 Ep10
8.1
16th Jun 2021
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
The Last Ceremony
S2 Ep10
8.0
20th Jun 2018
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.
Smart Power
S2 Ep9
8.0
13th Jun 2018
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.
First Blood
S2 Ep6
8.0
23rd May 2018
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.
June
S2 Ep1
8.0
25th Apr 2018
Offred reckons with the consequences of a dangerous decision while haunted by memories from her past and the violent beginnings of Gilead.
Women's Work
S2 Ep8
7.9
6th Jun 2018
A sick baby tests Offred and Serena. Janine finally faces Naomi.
The Bridge
S1 Ep9
7.9
7th Jun 2017
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Unknown Caller
S3 Ep5
7.9
19th Jun 2019
June and Serena grapple with a new revelation about Nichole, leading to an incident that will have far-reaching ramifications.
Safe
S5 Ep10
7.9
9th Nov 2022
Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto.
A Woman's Place
S1 Ep6
7.9
17th May 2017
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.
Night
S3 Ep1
7.9
5th Jun 2019
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.
Exodus
S6 Ep8
7.9
13th May 2025
June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.
Sacrifice
S3 Ep12
7.9
7th Aug 2019
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.
Holly
S2 Ep11
7.8
27th Jun 2018
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.
No Man's Land
S5 Ep7
7.8
19th Oct 2022
June and Serena find themselves in a desperate situation.
Worst Episodes of The Handmaid's Tale
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S6 Ep10
6.9
27th May 2025
June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next.
Promotion
S6 Ep4
7.1
15th Apr 2025
June disrupts the rebel's plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence
Heroic
S3 Ep9
7.2
17th Jul 2019
Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray. An encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions.
Devotion
S6 Ep3
7.3
8th Apr 2025
June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.
Exile
S6 Ep2
7.4
8th Apr 2025
June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.
Morning
S5 Ep1
7.4
14th Sep 2022
June confronts the consequences of killing Fred. A scared Serena makes an unexpected decision.
Fairytale
S5 Ep5
7.4
5th Oct 2022
June and Luke embark on a dangerous quest. Serena gets to know her new hosts.
Train
S6 Ep1
7.5
8th Apr 2025
June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.
Dear Offred
S5 Ep4
7.5
28th Sep 2022
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.
Surprise
S6 Ep6
7.5
29th Apr 2025
June hides in an unexpected place.
Janine
S6 Ep5
7.5
22nd Apr 2025
June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.
Allegiance
S5 Ep9
7.5
2nd Nov 2022
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.
Offred
S1 Ep1
7.6
26th Apr 2017
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.
Shattered
S6 Ep7
7.6
6th May 2025
After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.
Border
S5 Ep3
7.6
21st Sep 2022
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.
Milk
S4 Ep4
7.6
5th May 2021
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.
Other Women
S2 Ep4
7.6
9th May 2018
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.
Under His Eye
S3 Ep7
7.6
3rd Jul 2019
June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah. Emily must face her past crimes as the ongoing international diplomatic crisis becomes more complicated.
Vows
S4 Ep6
7.6
19th May 2021
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.
Faithful
S1 Ep5
7.6
10th May 2017
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
The Handmaid's Tale Episode Guide
Offred
S1 Ep1
7.6
26th Apr 2017
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.
Birth Day
S1 Ep2
7.6
26th Apr 2017
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.
Late
S1 Ep3
7.7
26th Apr 2017
Offred visits Janine’s baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
S1 Ep4
7.7
3rd May 2017
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.
Faithful
S1 Ep5
7.6
10th May 2017
Serena Joy makes Offred a surprising proposition. Offred remembers the unconventional beginnings of her relationship with her husband.
A Woman's Place
S1 Ep6
7.9
17th May 2017
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.
The Other Side
S1 Ep7
7.7
24th May 2017
Remembering her family’s treacherous escape attempt, a shocking revelation from life before Gilead provides a new perspective on Offred’s life.
Jezebels
S1 Ep8
7.7
31st May 2017
The Commander surprises Offred with a secret adventure in Gilead. Nick’s troubled past leads to his recruitment by the Sons of Jacob.
The Bridge
S1 Ep9
7.9
7th Jun 2017
Offred embarks on a dangerous mission for the resistance. Janine moves to a new posting. Serena Joy suspects the Commander’s infidelity.
Night
S1 Ep10
8.2
14th Jun 2017
Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. Offred struggles with a complicated, life-changing revelation. The Handmaids face a brutal decision.
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The best rated episodes of The Handmaid's Tale are:
Mayday S3E13 rated 8.4
Night S1E10 rated 8.2
Liars S3E11 rated 8.2
Execution S6E9 rated 8.2
The Word S2E13 rated 8.1
The Wilderness S4E10 rated 8.1
The Last Ceremony S2E10 rated 8.0
Smart Power S2E9 rated 8.0
First Blood S2E6 rated 8.0
June S2E1 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Handmaid's Tale are:
The Handmaid's Tale S6E10 rated 6.9
Promotion S6E4 rated 7.1
Heroic S3E9 rated 7.2
Devotion S6E3 rated 7.3
Exile S6E2 rated 7.4
Morning S5E1 rated 7.4
Fairytale S5E5 rated 7.4
Train S6E1 rated 7.5
Dear Offred S5E4 rated 7.5
Surprise S6E6 rated 7.5
The first episode of The Handmaid's Tale aired on April 26, 2017.
The last episode of The Handmaid's Tale aired on May 27, 2025.
