The BEST episodes of Halt and Catch Fire season 1

Every episode of Halt and Catch Fire season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Halt and Catch Fire season 1!

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: 9/26/2024Network: AMCStatus: Ended
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Up Helly Aa
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8.06
1754 votes

#1 - 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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The 214s
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8.06
1821 votes

#2 - 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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I/O
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7.99
2596 votes

#3 - 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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Close to the Metal
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7.94
2020 votes

#4 - 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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FUD
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7.87
2332 votes

#5 - 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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1984
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7.85
1707 votes

#6 - 1984

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/3/2014

As Gordon and Joe prepare to ship the Giant, a suspicious defect calls their partnership into question. Cameron takes her future into her own hands.

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Adventure
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7.84
1926 votes

#7 - Adventure

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2014

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

Directors: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Dahvi Waller
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Landfall
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7.78
1869 votes

#8 - Landfall

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2014

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

Directors: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: Zack Whedon
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Giant
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7.74
1791 votes

#9 - Giant

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2014

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.

Directors: Jon Amiel
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High Plains Hardware
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7.63
2167 votes

#10 - High Plains Hardware

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2014

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

Directors: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Jason Cahill
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