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.

Last Updated: 1/2/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Who Needs a Guy
star
8.43
1132 votes

#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.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Lisa Albert
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Ten of Swords
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8.40
818 votes

#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.

Directors: Karyn Kusama
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The Threshold
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8.21
1454 votes

#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.

Directors: Karyn Kusama
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Heaven is a Place
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8.18
1540 votes

#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.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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NeXT
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8.15
1368 votes

#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.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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And She Was
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8.10
1462 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The 214s
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8.06
1798 votes

#7 - 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.

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Up Helly Aa
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8.06
1731 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Terry McDonough
Writer: Jason Cahill
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You Are Not Safe
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8.05
1451 votes

#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.

Directors: Reed Morano
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NIM
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8.01
1383 votes

#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.

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I/O
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7.99
2563 votes

#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.

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10Broad36
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7.98
1504 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Larysa Kondracki
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Goodwill
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7.98
1051 votes

#13 - 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.

Writer: Zack Whedon
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Search
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7.96
977 votes

#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.

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Close to the Metal
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7.95
1996 votes

#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.

Directors: Johan B. Renck
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Kali
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7.94
1493 votes

#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.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jason Cahill
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Flipping the Switch
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7.94
1458 votes

#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.

Directors: Jeff Freilich
Writer: Lisa Albert
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Play with Friends
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7.92
1479 votes

#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.

Directors: Kimberly Peirce
Writer: Dahvi Waller
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Limbo
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7.90
1507 votes

#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.

Writer: Zack Whedon
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One Way or Another
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7.90
1517 votes

#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.

Directors: Kimberly Peirce
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New Coke
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7.89
1595 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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The Way In
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7.88
1539 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Jeff Freilich
Writer: Jason Cahill
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A Connection Is Made
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7.88
1008 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Julia Cho
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FUD
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7.88
2303 votes

#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.

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Extract and Defend
star
7.87
1463 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Zack Whedon
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