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S1·E1 1:23:45

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
May 6, 2019
Runtime
61 minutes
Director
Johan Renck
Writer
Craig Mazin
Score
8.9/10 (293 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 6, 2019 61 min ★ 8.9/10 · 293 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

April 26, 1986, Ukrainian SSR. Plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control a catastrophic 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear power plant.

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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Chernobyl air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('1:23:45') originally aired on May 6, 2019.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('1:23:45')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 61 minutes.

What happens in Chernobyl Season 1 Episode 1?

April 26, 1986, Ukrainian SSR. Plant workers and firefighters put their lives on the line to control a catastrophic 1986 explosion at a Soviet nuclear power plant....

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