The Leftovers: Season 1
The Leftovers is a one-hour drama television series that focuses on a suburban town whose preconceptions are shattered after a global event known as "The Departure," in which 140 million people – 2% of the world's population – disappeared without a trace. The series explores how ordinary people react to the inexplicable event. It is primarily seen through the eyes of a beleaguered police chief. The show is based on T
Season overview
The Leftovers is a one-hour drama television series that focuses on a suburban town whose preconceptions are shattered after a global event known as "The Departure," in which 140 million people – 2% of the world's population – disappeared without a trace. The series explores how ordinary people react to the inexplicable event. It is primarily seen through the eyes of a beleaguered police chief. The show is based on Tom Perrotta's 2011 novel and was created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. The series aired on HBO from an unspecified date to June 4, 2017. The show's narrative begins three years after the "Sudden Departure," a global event that resulted in 2% of the world's population disappearing. The series primarily focuses on a small New York community trying to continue their lives while coping with the tragedy of the unexplained event.
Episodes
Pilot
Jun 29, 2014 · 72 min
Three years after millions of people – some 2% of the world’s population – vanished into thin air, residents of Mapleton, NY weigh the pros and cons of a “Heroes Day” tribute to th
Penguin One, Us Zero
Jul 6, 2014 · 57 min
In the wake of a series of disturbing encounters, Kevin pays a visit to a therapist. Tom finds himself in a precarious situation with Christine, a favorite of Wayne’s. A frustrated
Two Boats and a Helicopter
Jul 13, 2014 · 53 min
In the face of dwindling church attendance and threats on his life, Reverend Matt Jamison continues to preach his gospel: that many who disappeared in the Departure were sinners an
B.J. and the A.C.
Jul 20, 2014 · 51 min
A holiday display goes wanting, sending Kevin scurrying to find out who is responsible. Tom and Christine run into trouble at a hospital and on the road. Kevin retrieves a surprise
Gladys
Jul 27, 2014 · 56 min
Laurie’s resolve is put to the test in the wake of a brutal hate crime. After his latest initiatives to maintain the peace in Mapleton fall short, Kevin turns down an outside offer
Guest
Aug 3, 2014 · 52 min
Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices (DROP) conference, but discovers that someone else has her ID badge, so she searches the con
Solace for Tired Feet
Aug 10, 2014 · 58 min
After learning his father has escaped the psychiatric hospital, Kevin orders an APB to track him down. Jill attempts to break an endurance record. Holed up in Indiana, a disillusio
Cairo
Aug 17, 2014 · 56 min
Kevin fears he’s losing touch with reality after inexplicably finding himself in a difficult situation involving Patti Levin, a leader of the Guilty Remnant. Meg loses control duri
The Garveys at Their Best
Aug 24, 2014 · 56 min
Kevin tries to suppress his bad habits while tracking down a marauding deer in Mapleton. Laurie receives not-unexpected news amidst a rising sense of foreboding. Tom connects with
The Prodigal Son Returns
Sep 7, 2014 · 54 min
An unexpected ally helps Kevin get out of a jam near the town of Cairo. Meanwhile, an elaborate Memorial Day initiative by the Guilty Remnant plunges the town of Mapleton into chao