Halt and Catch Fire: Season 1
Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers. The series is set during the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s and follows an unlikely trio, consisting of a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy, as they navigate the thin line between genius and delusion in the pursuit of building a computer that will change the world. The series explore
Season overview
Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers. The series is set during the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s and follows an unlikely trio, consisting of a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy, as they navigate the thin line between genius and delusion in the pursuit of building a computer that will change the world. The series explores the personal and professional risks taken by these individuals in the competitive and rapidly evolving tech industry. Halt and Catch Fire marked the first jobs that Cantwell and Rogers had in the television industry, as they wrote the pilot in an attempt to secure employment in the industry.
Episodes
I/O
Jun 1, 2014 · 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 agend
FUD
Jun 8, 2014 · 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
Jun 15, 2014 · 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
Jun 22, 2014 · 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
Jun 29, 2014 · 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
Jul 6, 2014 · 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
Jul 13, 2014 · 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
Jul 20, 2014 · 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
Jul 27, 2014 · 43 min
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
1984
Aug 3, 2014 · 43 min
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.