S1·E1 Offred
Mytharc
Aired April 26, 2017 57 min ★ 8.2/10 · 231 TMDB votes
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.
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Director & writers
Reed MoranoDirectorBruce MillerTeleplay
Guest stars
Yvonne StrahovskiSerena Joy Waterford Max MinghellaNick Blaine Samira WileyMoira Strand Amanda BrugelRita Blue Nina KiriAlma O-T FagbenleLuke Bankole Bahia WatsonBrianna Jenessa GrantDolores Shruti KothariWoman with Moira Margaret AtwoodAunt Adam Winlove-SmithGuardian Prisoner Anne YorkeAunt #3 Madeline BrewerJanine Lindo Ann DowdAunt Lydia Clements Alexis BledelEmily Malek Joseph FiennesFred Waterford
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Handmaid's Tale air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Offred') originally aired on April 26, 2017.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Offred')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.
What happens in The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 Episode 1?
Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife....