Halt and Catch Fire

Overview

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.

Episodes

I/O

S01E01 I/O

June 1, 2014 7.7 48 min
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...
FUD

S01E02 FUD

June 8, 2014 7.9 43 min
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
High Plains Hardware

S01E03 High Plains Hardware

June 15, 2014 7.1 43 min
Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.
Close to the Metal

S01E04 Close to the Metal

June 22, 2014 7.8 43 min
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

S01E05 Adventure

June 29, 2014 7.6 43 min
Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.
Landfall

S01E06 Landfall

July 6, 2014 7.1 43 min
A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.
Giant

S01E07 Giant

July 13, 2014 7.7 43 min
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.
The 214s

S01E08 The 214s

July 20, 2014 8.7 43 min
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
Up Helly Aa

S01E09 Up Helly Aa

July 27, 2014 9.0 43 min
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
1984

S01E10 1984

August 3, 2014 8.1 43 min
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.

Cast

Lee Pace
Lee Pace
Joe MacMillan
Scoot McNairy
Scoot McNairy
Gordon Clark
Mackenzie Davis
Mackenzie Davis
Cameron Howe
Kerry Bishé
Kerry Bishé
Donna Clark
Toby Huss
Toby Huss
John 'Bos' Bosworth

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