The BEST episodes of Halt and Catch Fire
Every episode of Halt and Catch Fire ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Halt and Catch Fire!
In the early 1980s a visionary, an engineer and a prodigy combine to confront the corporate behemoths of the time. Their personal and professional lives will be challenged by greed and ego while charting the changing culture in Texas' Silicon Prairie.
#1 - Who Needs a Guy
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2017
Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation; a new collaborator challenges Cameron; Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.
#2 - Ten of Swords
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2017
In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies; Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.
#3 - The Threshold
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2016
Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cam and Donna fight about the future and Gordon has a crisis of conscience.
#4 - Heaven is a Place
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2015
When the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon helps Joe. Cameron envisions a new future for Mutiny.
#5 - NeXT
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2016
While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing, the end result may not make everyone happy.
#6 - And She Was
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2016
Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cameron bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.
#7 - Up Helly Aa
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2014
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
#8 - The 214s
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2014
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
#9 - You Are Not Safe
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2016
Diane, Bos, and Donna hit the road in hopes of building support for Mutiny; everyone else awaits the big day, and Joe approaches Cam for a favor.
#10 - NIM
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2016
Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the Internet's future, and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.
#11 - I/O
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2014
Cardiff Electric gets a new employee. He's apparently worked for the likes of IBM. But after he gets the new job, it's clear that he is not exactly what he claims to be.
#12 - Goodwill
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2017
Cameron helps Donna pack up; Bos makes his famous chili; Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keepsake.
#13 - 10Broad36
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2015
Gordon is back in California, hoping to reconnect with his brother. Joe uses the leverage that he has.
#14 - Search
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/14/2017
Donna faces a professional crossroads; Joanie takes a trip; Joe unveils Comet's new look; Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.
#15 - Close to the Metal
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2014
As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.
#16 - Kali
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/26/2015
Left reeling by the launch of a rival, Mutiny takes measures to ensure its survival. Meanwhile, Gordon pays a price in an attempt to quell his paranoia.
#17 - Flipping the Switch
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/30/2016
Tensions rise at the office, as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Joe meets with the MacMillan board.
#18 - Play with Friends
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2015
Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.
#19 - Limbo
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2015
Cameron and Tom try to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Meanwhile, Gordon searches for answers, as Joe and Sara say goodbye to Dallas.
#20 - One Way or Another
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2016
While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.
#21 - The Way In
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2015
The Clarks receive a surprising invitation as Bosworth tries to reconnect with his former life. Meanwhile, a problem from within Mutiny threatens its survival.
#22 - New Coke
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2015
Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom. Donna is jolted by Cameron's surprising hire at Mutiny.
#23 - A Connection Is Made
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/23/2017
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.
#24 - FUD
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2014
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
#25 - Extract and Defend
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2015
Cameron and Joe clash, leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.