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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.

4 Seasons
40 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Cast & Characters
Who Needs a Guy
9.4/10 (1127 votes)

#1 Who Needs a Guy

S4:E7

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
9.0/10 (853 votes)

#2 Goodwill

S4:E8

Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

Ten of Swords
8.9/10 (803 votes)

#3 Ten of Swords

S4:E10

In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.

Up Helly Aa
8.8/10 (913 votes)

#4 Up Helly Aa

S1:E9

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

The Threshold
8.8/10 (624 votes)

#5 The Threshold

S3:E7

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
8.8/10 (648 votes)

#6 You Are Not Safe

S3:E8

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.

NeXT
8.7/10 (592 votes)

#7 NeXT

S3:E10

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.

The 214s
8.6/10 (885 votes)

#8 The 214s

S1:E8

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

Heaven Is a Place
8.5/10 (670 votes)

#9 Heaven Is a Place

S2:E10

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

NIM
8.5/10 (588 votes)

#10 NIM

S3:E9

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

Search
8.4/10 (551 votes)

#11 Search

S4:E9

Donna faces a professional crossroads. Joanie takes a trip. Joe unveils Comet's new look. Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.

Kali
8.3/10 (625 votes)

#12 Kali

S2:E9

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

And She Was
8.3/10 (527 votes)

#13 And She Was

S3:E6

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.

Working for the Clampdown
8.2/10 (623 votes)

#14 Working for the Clampdown

S2:E7

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

Limbo
8.2/10 (627 votes)

#15 Limbo

S2:E8

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

Signal to Noise
8.2/10 (592 votes)

#16 Signal to Noise

S4:E2

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

A Connection Is Made
8.2/10 (511 votes)

#17 A Connection Is Made

S4:E6

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.

Close to the Metal
8.1/10 (876 votes)

#18 Close to the Metal

S1:E4

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
8.1/10 (844 votes)

#19 Adventure

S1:E5

Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.

Play with Friends
8.1/10 (622 votes)

#20 Play with Friends

S2:E4

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

10Broad36
8.1/10 (639 votes)

#21 10Broad36

S2:E6

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

Miscellaneous
8.1/10 (522 votes)

#22 Miscellaneous

S4:E3

Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.

Nowhere Man
8.1/10 (499 votes)

#23 Nowhere Man

S4:E5

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

I/O
8.0/10 (1329 votes)

#24 I/O

S1:E1

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.

Landfall
8.0/10 (817 votes)

#25 Landfall

S1:E6

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

1984
8.0/10 (823 votes)

#26 1984

S1:E10

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

One Way or Another
8.0/10 (533 votes)

#27 One Way or Another

S3:E2

While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

FUD
7.9/10 (1026 votes)

#28 FUD

S1:E2

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

The Way In
7.9/10 (648 votes)

#29 The Way In

S2:E3

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

Extract and Defend
7.9/10 (625 votes)

#30 Extract and Defend

S2:E5

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

Flipping the Switch
7.9/10 (516 votes)

#31 Flipping the Switch

S3:E3

Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

So It Goes
7.9/10 (587 votes)

#32 So It Goes

S4:E1

Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture.

Tonya and Nancy
7.9/10 (487 votes)

#33 Tonya and Nancy

S4:E4

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.

SETI
7.8/10 (716 votes)

#34 SETI

S2:E1

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

Giant
7.7/10 (808 votes)

#35 Giant

S1:E7

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.

New Coke
7.7/10 (633 votes)

#36 New Coke

S2:E2

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

Valley of the Heart's Delight
7.7/10 (565 votes)

#37 Valley of the Heart's Delight

S3:E1

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

Yerba Buena
7.7/10 (512 votes)

#38 Yerba Buena

S3:E5

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.

Rules of Honorable Play
7.6/10 (504 votes)

#39 Rules of Honorable Play

S3:E4

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

High Plains Hardware
7.5/10 (918 votes)

#40 High Plains Hardware

S1:E3

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

Cast & Chracters

Joe MacMillan

Joe MacMillan

Actor: Lee Pace
Gordon Clark

Gordon Clark

Actor: Scoot McNairy
Cameron Howe

Cameron Howe

Actor: Mackenzie Davis
Donna Clark

Donna Clark

Actor: Kerry Bishé
John 'Bos' Bosworth

John 'Bos' Bosworth

Actor: Toby Huss

The highest rated episode of Halt and Catch Fire is "Who Needs a Guy" (S4E7) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 1,127 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "High Plains Hardware" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 918 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Up Helly Aa" (S1E9) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 913 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "High Plains Hardware" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 918 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Heaven Is a Place" (S2E10) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 670 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "New Coke" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 633 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Threshold" (S3E7) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 624 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Rules of Honorable Play" (S3E4) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 504 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Who Needs a Guy" (S4E7) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 1,127 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "So It Goes" (S4E1) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 587 votes.

Name Department Job
Annie Josephine Rhodes Art Assistant Property Master
Cameron Beasley Art Art Direction
Jason Davis Art Property Master
Lance Totten Art Set Decoration
Ola Maslik Art Production Design
Billy Merrell Camera Key Grip
Evans Brown Camera Director of Photography
Glenn Brown Camera Additional Photography
Shawn Knight Camera Best Boy Grip
Donna M. Premick Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Jennifer Bryan Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Joani Yarbrough Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Grace Kluck Crew Post Production Assistant
Keith N. Collis Crew Transportation Coordinator
Ken Reid Crew Special Effects Coordinator
Lawrence Epstein Crew Post Production Supervisor
Gregory Garvin Directing Script Coordinator
Iran Kuykendall Directing Second Assistant Director
Reagan Brandon Directing Script Supervisor
Rick Crank Lighting Gaffer
Aaron Miller Production Producer's Assistant
Alison Tatlock Production Supervising Producer
Andrea Stilgenbauer Production Co-Producer
Andy Johnson Production Producer's Assistant
Angelina Burnett Production Co-Executive Producer
Ann Kaiser Production Production Coordinator
Christine Bonnem Production Location Manager
Christopher C. Rogers Production Executive Producer
Christopher Cantwell Production Executive Producer
Craig Fincannon Production Location Casting
Gohar Gazazyan Production Casting
Jeff Freilich Production Producer
Jennifer Hampton Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Julia Cho Production Producer
Kristyna Tchir Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Lisa Albert Production Consulting Producer
Lisa Mae Fincannon Production Location Casting
Mark Johnson Production Executive Producer
Mark Lafferty Production Supervising Producer
Melissa Bernstein Production Executive Producer
Myki Bajaj Production Producer's Assistant
Sam Hyman Production Producer's Assistant
Sharon Bialy Production Casting
Sherry Thomas Production Casting
Steph Accetta Production Co-Producer
Zack Whedon Production Co-Executive Producer
Alex Parker Sound Assistant Sound Editor
Andy King Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Jason Tregoe Newman Sound Music Editor
Keith Rogers Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Paul Haslinger Sound Original Music Composer
Susan Cahill Sound Supervising Sound Editor
Thomas Golubić Sound Music Supervisor
Trentemøller Sound Main Title Theme Composer
Yvette Metoyer Sound Music Supervisor
Katie Edgerton Writing Writers' Assistant

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