Dollhouse: Season 1
2009 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 1 of Dollhouse
Season 1 of Dollhouse has 12 episodes and premiered on February 13, 2009. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Ghost
Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse.
Directing: Joss Whedon · Writing: Joss Whedon · Starring: Vincent Laresca, Haley Pullos, Reed Diamond, Brett Claywell
1x02 The Target
Echo becomes the female counterpart to an outdoorsman; Agent Ballard is encouraged when he receives a clue to Echo's true identity.
Directing: Steven S. DeKnight · Writing: Steven S. DeKnight · Starring: Matt Keeslar, Tim Conlon, Reed Diamond, Mark Sheppard
1x03 Stage Fright
Echo becomes a backup singer to watch out for a female singing sensation with a very overzealous fan. Agent Ballard's investigation takes a turn for the worse.
Directing: Rod Hardy, David Solomon · Writing: Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen · Starring: Reed Diamond, Kevin Kilner, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Jim Piddock
1x04 Gray Hour
Echo becomes an expert safe-cracker, and an invaluable piece of art is stolen from her on the engagement, forcing Sierra to take on a familiar persona. Agent Ballard gives Lubov an ultimatum, and Adelle confides shocking information to Topher.
Directing: David Solomon, Rod Hardy · Starring: Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Tony Amendola, Mark Ivanir
1x05 True Believer
Imprinted as a visually impaired woman, Echo must infiltrate a heavily guarded cult in order to rescue a woman held against her will.
Directing: Allan Kroeker, David Solomon · Writing: Joss Whedon, Tim Minear · Starring: Reed Diamond, Aisha Hinds, Miracle Laurie, David Alpay
1x06 Man on the Street
Echo becomes the perfect wife for a lonely internet mogul, and Sierra's attacker is revealed. Meanwhile, Mellie's life is in danger and Agent Ballard's investigation takes a surprising turn when he comes face-to-face and goes fist-to-fist with Echo for the first very time.
Directing: Allan Kroeker · Writing: Tim Minear, Joss Whedon · Starring: Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Aisha Hinds, Mark Sheppard
1x07 Echoes
A deadly virus outbreak on a college campus sends Echo back to school where pieces of her past come into focus.
Directing: James A. Contner · Starring: Octavia Spencer, Josh Cooke, Philip Casnoff, Jenica Bergere
1x08 Needs
When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Starring: Roy Vongtama, Vincent Ventresca, Teddy Sears, Reed Diamond
1x09 A Spy in the House of Love
When a traitor is discovered inside the Dollhouse, Echo and Sierra are programmed as spy hunters to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, Ballard receives surprising news from Mellie, and Adelle harbors a secret.
Directing: David Solomon · Starring: Liza Lapira, Reed Diamond, Erin Cummings, Valerie Cruz
1x10 Haunted
When Adelle’s wealthy friend is murdered, Adelle imprints Echo with the woman’s memories and personality to solve the case. Ballard looks into Mellie’s past, and Topher secretly programs Sierra for an engagement.
Directing: David Solomon, Elodie Keene · Writing: Maurissa Tancharoen, Jane Espenson, Jed Whedon · Starring: Gregg Henry, Ian Anthony Dale, Liza Lapira, Jordan Bridges
1x11 Briar Rose
Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse (guest star Alan Tudyk), and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion.
Directing: Dwight H. Little · Writing: Jane Espenson · Starring: Alan Tudyk, Liza Lapira, Aisha Hinds, Paul Ganus
1x12 Omega
Alpha’s reign of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival. Ballard’s search for the Dollhouse comes to an end, forcing him to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, one Doll is permanently deactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.
Directing: Tim Minear · Writing: Tim Minear · Starring: Alan Tudyk, Ashley Johnson, Ryan Alosio, Mark Sheppard
Season 1 Cast
Eliza DushkuEcho / Caroline Farrell12 episodes
Fran KranzTopher Brink12 episodes
Enver GjokajVictor12 episodes
Tahmoh PenikettPaul Ballard12 episodes
Harry LennixBoyd Langton12 episodes
Miracle LaurieNovember / Mellie / Madeline Costley10 episodes
Alan TudykStephen Kepler / Alpha2 episodes
Kevin KilnerJoe Hearn2 episodes
Angel DesaiSophie Alvarez2 episodes
Paul GanusHandler2 episodes
Matt KeeslarRichard ConnellEpisode 1
Octavia SpencerProfessor JanackEpisode 1
Roy VongtamaAttendant #4Episode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Dollhouse
It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Dollhouse Season 1 Have?
Season 1 of Dollhouse has 12 episodes.
When Did Dollhouse Season 1 Premiere?
It premiered on February 13, 2009.
Where to Watch Dollhouse Season 1?
It is not currently available on any subscription platform in Spain.