Halt and Catch Fire

2014-06-01 · In 1983, personal computing was anyone's game. Navigating the thin line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it. The battle for CTRL begins.

S01 E01 · 2014-06-01 · 48 min

I/O

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 agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.

S01 E02 · 2014-06-08 · 43 min

FUD

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

S01 E03 · 2014-06-15 · 43 min

High Plains Hardware

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

S01 E04 · 2014-06-22 · 43 min

Close to the Metal

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

S01 E05 · 2014-06-29 · 43 min

Adventure

Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.

S01 E06 · 2014-07-06 · 43 min

Landfall

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

S01 E07 · 2014-07-13 · 43 min

Giant

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.

S01 E08 · 2014-07-20 · 43 min

The 214s

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

S01 E09 · 2014-07-27 · 43 min

Up Helly Aa

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

S01 E10 · 2014-08-03 · 43 min

1984

Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.

2015-05-31 · Joe, Gordon, and Bosworth are caught up in their own "online" wave while attempting to heal old wounds. This season explores the thin line that separates genius from self-delusion and the desire to leave a meaningful mark on the world.

S02 E01 · 2015-05-31 · 43 min

SETI

Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.

S02 E02 · 2015-06-07 · 44 min

New Coke

Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom.

S02 E03 · 2015-06-14 · 44 min

The Way In

John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation.

S02 E04 · 2015-06-21 · 46 min

Play with Friends

Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.

S02 E05 · 2015-06-28 · 43 min

Extract and Defend

Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.

S02 E06 · 2015-07-05 · 44 min

10Broad36

Gordon is back in California, hoping to reconnect with his brother. Joe uses the leverage that he has.

S02 E07 · 2015-07-12 · 44 min

Working for the Clampdown

Gordon and Donna are keeping secrets from one another. Gordon sets up a new venture.

S02 E08 · 2015-07-19 · 43 min

Limbo

Cameron and Tom attempt to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Gordon looks for some answers.

S02 E09 · 2015-07-26 · 44 min

Kali

Shocked by a rival's launch, Mutiny takes measures to make sure of survival.

S02 E10 · 2015-08-02 · 46 min

Heaven Is a Place

After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.

2016-08-21 · Season 3 returns six months after the move from Texas as each character faces new challenges trying to find their place in this new environment. Cameron and Donna hunt for an idea that will launch Mutiny as a key player. Gordon struggles to find a place within his wife's company. Joe continues to build upon his empire, reinventing himself which ultimately sends him back into the lives of his old partners.

S03 E01 · 2016-08-21 · 44 min

Valley of the Heart's Delight

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

S03 E02 · 2016-08-23 · 43 min

One Way or Another

While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

S03 E03 · 2016-08-30 · 42 min

Flipping the Switch

Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

S03 E04 · 2016-09-06 · 43 min

Rules of Honorable Play

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

S03 E05 · 2016-09-13 · 46 min

Yerba Buena

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

S03 E06 · 2016-09-20 · 44 min

And She Was

Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

S03 E07 · 2016-09-27 · 47 min

The Threshold

Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

S03 E08 · 2016-10-04 · 47 min

You Are Not Safe

Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

S03 E09 · 2016-10-11 · 46 min

NIM

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

S03 E10 · 2016-10-11 · 50 min

NeXT

While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

2017-08-19 · The final season chronicles the tech industry and the birth of the Internet in the 1980s and early 1990s and sees each character navigate the early days of the Internet as they search for answers, both personally and professionally, while the competitive nature of the tech world continues to grow and affect their relationships.

S04 E01 · 2017-08-19 · 45 min

So It Goes

Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture.

S04 E02 · 2017-08-19 · 49 min

Signal to Noise

Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor.

S04 E03 · 2017-08-26 · 47 min

Miscellaneous

Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.

S04 E04 · 2017-09-09 · 44 min

Tonya and Nancy

Cameron buys a plot of land to re-center. Joe and Gordon hire a team of websurfers to map the web. Donna focuses her team on the mission ahead.

S04 E05 · 2017-09-16 · 46 min

Nowhere Man

Donna struggles with suspicion. Bosworth hits a breaking point. Joe confesses to Gordon while Cameron faces past mistakes.

S04 E06 · 2017-09-23 · 50 min

A Connection Is Made

Donna makes a play for a heavy hitter. Gordon confronts his daughter about an issue at school. Cameron finds a new fan. Joe sees a new side of Haley.

S04 E07 · 2017-09-30 · 45 min

Who Needs a Guy

Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation. A new collaborator challenges Cameron. Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.

S04 E08 · 2017-10-07 · 55 min

Goodwill

Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

S04 E09 · 2017-10-14 · 46 min

Search

Donna faces a professional crossroads. Joanie takes a trip. Joe unveils Comet's new look. Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.

S04 E10 · 2017-10-14 · 52 min

Ten of Swords

In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.