The BEST seasons of 12 Monkeys

Every season of 12 Monkeys ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of 12 Monkeys!

Using a dangerous and untested method of time travel, Cole arrives from a post-apocalyptic future in the present day. His mission is to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will eventually decimate 93.6% of the human race.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
Season 4
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8.34
184 votes

#1 - Season 4

First Aired 6/16/2018

In Season 4, James Cole and Dr. Cassandra Railly set out on an epic quest, traveling further back in time than they have ever been before. According to legend, their only hope lies with a weapon capable of stopping the Witness for good. But they'll soon discover that in order to win the final battle and save time itself, they will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Season 3
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7.99
249 votes

#2 - Season 3

First Aired 5/20/2017

With the identity of the Witness - the engineer of the reality ending Army of the 12 Monkeys - now known, Cole and his allies must travel through different eras in history to stop him.

Season 2
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7.85
307 votes

#3 - Season 2

First Aired 4/19/2016

Season two finds Cole unable to travel back in time due to an unforeseen paradox. Meanwhile, Jennifer appears to be on the brink of unleashing the deadly virus. Every action has history-altering potential in this mind-bending race against time.

Season 1
star
7.76
476 votes

#4 - Season 1

First Aired 1/17/2015

Follow the journey of a time traveler from the post-apocalyptic future who appears in present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will eventually decimate the human race.