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Humans: Series 1

8 episodes Premiered Jun 14, 2015 Updated Jul 31, 2026

Humans is a science fiction television series that premiered in June 2015 on Channel 4 and AMC. Created by Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent, the series is set in a parallel present where highly-developed robotic servants known as Synths have become a common household item. These Synths are designed to perform day-to-day tasks, freeing humans from mundane responsibilities. The series explores the impact of Synths on

Season overview

Humans is a science fiction television series that premiered in June 2015 on Channel 4 and AMC. Created by Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent, the series is set in a parallel present where highly-developed robotic servants known as Synths have become a common household item. These Synths are designed to perform day-to-day tasks, freeing humans from mundane responsibilities. The series explores the impact of Synths on human lives, transforming their lives in significant ways. The show features a mix of science fiction, drama, and mystery elements, and is classified as a TV-14 series.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jun 14, 2015 · 47 min

The Hawkins, a loving but troubled family decide to buy a 'Synth' called Anita, but they start to suspect there's something unusual about her...

S1·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jun 21, 2015 · 48 min

Laura feels increasingly threatened by the presence of Synth Anita, and Leo's quest for information takes him to dangerous places.

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Jun 28, 2015 · 49 min

Laura is begrudgingly forced to keep Anita when she saves Toby from a road accident. George is planning an escape with Odi and Pete's hot temper earns him a suspension from work.

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4

Jul 5, 2015 · 49 min

Laura insists the family take Anita for testing when Mattie tells her that she's seen Anita acting strangely, while Hobb is on Niska's trail.

S1·E5 Core

Episode 5

Jul 12, 2015 · 49 min

Killer Synth is the breaking news story, and public panic is growing. Karen is hot on Niska's tail, but are her motives for finding her more personal than professional?

S1·E6 Core

Episode 6

Jul 19, 2015 · 49 min

Things are at the lowest possible ebb for the fractured Hawkins family. With Joe in exile and the kids tired of their parents' lies, Laura decides it's time to tell the truth

S1·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Jul 26, 2015 · 48 min

Rejected and alone, Karen sets out to George's house to find Niska. Meanwhile Pete is determined to find out who Karen really is. The hunted Synths take refuge at the Hawkins.

S1·E8 Mytharc

Episode 8

Aug 2, 2015 · 47 min

With the Synths in captivity, the devastated Hawkins' realise how much Mia and her family mean to them and are determined to help them.