Revolution: Season 1
2012 · 20 episodes · ★ 6.5
What Season 1 of Revolution
In 2027, fifteen years after a worldwide blackout left the Earth without electricity, engines, computers and batteries have been rendered useless. Governments fell, and military warlords and militias impose their own rule. Ben Matheson lives with his children Charlie and Danny in a village near Chicago, and wears a pendant that could explain what happened and how to reverse it. When Ben is murdered and Danny is kidnapped, Charlie turns to her uncle Miles, a former Marine she has been estranged from for years. Together with a band of survivors, they try to rescue the boy while fleeing the militia of General Sebastian Monroe, who has declared himself president. Flashbacks fill in the story.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Pilot
A family struggles to reunite in an American landscape void of electricity: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- has mysteriously blacked out forever.
Directing: Jon Favreau · Writing: Eric Kripke · Starring: Graham Rogers, Anna Lise Phillips, Maria Howell, Allan Graf
1x02 Chained Heat
In order to rescue Danny, Miles knows he and the gang will need help. Thus, the search begins for Nora, a rebel fighter battling against the Militia. Meanwhile, Aaron confides in Maggie and Danny lays witness to what Captain Neville is capable of.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Eric Kripke · Starring: Graham Rogers, Anna Lise Phillips, Maria Howell, C. Thomas Howell
1x03 No Quarter
On the run from Militia, Nora leads Miles and Charlie back to the Rebel camp. Meanwhile, Aaron and Maggie search for Grace and Danny stands up to one of Captain Neville’s men.
Directing: Sanford Bookstaver · Writing: Monica Owusu-Breen · Starring: Graham Rogers, Anna Lise Phillips, Michael Mosley, Mark Pellegrino
1x04 The Plague Dogs
After Charlie and Nora rescue Miles from Militia, they set off to meet Aaron and Maggie. Tracking Miles and Charlie at every turn is Nate. As the gang reunites and continues on their journey, unforeseeable challenges await.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Anne Cofell Saunders · Starring: Graham Rogers, Anna Lise Phillips, David Meunier, Michael Bowen
1x05 Soul Train
As the gang nears Neville and his men, their hopes of finding Danny grow until a shocking discovery threatens to impede their efforts. Meanwhile, orders from Monroe have upped the value of Danny's life and Nora connects with a fellow Rebel.
Directing: Jon Cassar · Writing: Paul Grellong · Starring: Graham Rogers, Kim Raver, Jeff Fahey, Ric Reitz
1x06 Sex and Drugs
In order to save Nora from her injury, Miles leads the gang on a detour to visit an old acquaintance of his for medical support, but they quickly find themselves in unfriendly territory. Aaron recalls his meek history as he looks back at his pre/post-blackout life, and Neville delivers Danny to Monroe.
Directing: Steve Boyum · Writing: David Rambo · Starring: Graham Rogers, Maureen Sebastian, David Meunier, David Andrews
1x07 The Children's Crusade
When Charlie meets a boy who's suffered a plight similar to her own, she relates and longs to help him and his young friends. First, she must convince Miles. Meanwhile, Rachel grows weary of General Monroe as she meets someone from her past.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Matt Pitts · Starring: Graham Rogers, Maria Howell, Colm Feore, Colin Ford
1x08 Ties That Bind
When Nora encounters a close relative, she must make a difficult choice between family and a promise. Meanwhile, one of the most ruthless members of the Militia is tracking Miles, Charlie and the gang and General Monroe hands Captain Neville a stern warning.
Directing: Guy Norman Bee · Writing: David Rambo, Melissa Glenn · Starring: Graham Rogers, Maria Howell, Colm Feore, Kim Raver
1x09 Kashmir
Miles and the gang are bound for Monroe’s lair – Independence Hall, but their efforts are impeded when they begin to have difficulty separating fantasy from reality. Meanwhile, Monroe starts to grow suspicious of Rachel.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Jim Barnes · Starring: Graham Rogers, Maureen Sebastian, Conor O'Farrell, Reed Diamond
1x10 Nobody's Fault But Mine
In the gang's quest to rescue Danny, the time has come for Miles and Monroe to meet face to face. Meanwhile, on the verge of reuniting with her brother, Charlie is conflicted by a shocking discovery and Rachel tests Monroe's patience.
Directing: Frederick E. O. Toye · Writing: Monica Owusu-Breen, Matt Pitts · Starring: Graham Rogers, Kim Raver, David Meunier, Mark Pellegrino
1x11 The Stand
Miles leads the rebel squad out of Philadelphia and away from Monroe’s helicopters and machine guns. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Rachel tries to redeem herself by providing power to the rebels, but once again must leave her children, Charlie and Danny, behind. As if there wasn’t enough heat, romantic sparks ignite between Miles and Nora.
Directing: Steve Boyum · Writing: Paul Grellong, Anne Cofell Saunders · Starring: Graham Rogers, Maria Howell, Colm Feore, Derek Webster
1x12 Ghosts
A final act of heroism by one of their own saves the lives of Charlie and the gang, but the loss devastates everyone and they must carry on with heavy hearts but increased resolve. Miles sets out on a mission with Nora to recruit his former Militia comrade, Jim Hudson and enlist his savage killing skills. Meanwhile, Rachel looks for a power source and a way back into the heart of her daughter Charlie. Rachel also attempts to elude the grip of Randall Flynn, her ruthless former boss and ally of Monroe.
Directing: Miguel Sapochnik · Writing: David Rambo, Melissa Glenn · Starring: Glenn Morshower, Colm Feore, Derek Webster, Leland Orser
1x13 The Song Remains the Same
Neville faces danger and hard choices as Monroe doubts his loyalty, he disowns his son Jason and gets captured by Miles. Rachel and Charlie begin slowly patching their relationship only to be pulled apart again as Rachel suddenly embarks on a quest to restore the power and her self-respect. She must make a dangerous journey to the mysterious Tower as it holds her only chance at redemption.
Directing: John F. Showalter · Writing: Monica Owusu-Breen, Matt Pitts · Starring: Colm Feore, Kim Raver, Derek Webster, Malik Yoba
1x14 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Paranoia strikes Monroe deeply as Neville disappears and Neville’s son Jason makes a big decision. Meanwhile, the familial bond between Miles and Charlie grows stronger. Elsewhere, Miles experiences romantic attraction with both Rachel and Nora. Rachel sets off on her dangerous quest to infiltrate the Tower and restore power to the world before Monroe can ignite a nuclear device.
Directing: Nick Copus · Writing: Paul Grellong · Starring: Leslie Hope, Kate Burton, Dayo Okeniyi
1x15 Home
When the past catches up with Miles and Monroe in the form of mutual heartthrob, Emma all hell breaks loose for them physically and emotionally. Charlie and Nora are the ones who rescue Miles this time. Meanwhile Aaron’s life is turned inside out while accompanying Rachel on her tenacious trek to the mysterious Tower where she plans to restore the power.
Directing: Jon Cassar · Writing: David Rambo · Starring: Leslie Hope, Maureen Sebastian, Mark Pellegrino, Malik Yoba
1x16 The Love Boat
Miles and Tom Neville find themselves fighting for the same cause but Miles still doesn’t trust him. Charlie, Jason and Nora attempt to pull off a daring river rescue of Dr. Stephen Camp to keep deadly anthrax out of the hands of Monroe. Meanwhile Rachel and Aaron are captured and threatened by Militia forces.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Melissa Glenn · Starring: Maria Howell, Colm Feore, James Shanklin, Jason Brooks
1x17 The Longest Day
Romantic connections heat up between two couples -- Miles and Nora and Charlie and Jason -- but disastrous drone strikes from the Militia threaten them all. An assassination attempt on Monroe heightens his paranoia and Georgia Federation President Foster contemplates surrender. Meanwhile, Rachel and Aaron push through the Plains Nation into Colorado.
Directing: Steve Boyum · Writing: Anne Cofell Saunders · Starring: Leslie Hope, Mark Pellegrino, Robert Neary, Rus Blackwell
1x18 Clue
A captive Nora is tortured and left for dead. Monroe learns of Rachael’s attempt to reach the Tower but is unaware of her deadly plan for him. Meanwhile, Miles is desperate to find out how so many of his close associates are being brutally murdered. Later, Miles, Charlie, Neville, Jason, Hudson and Sanborn struggle to make it out of the Plains Nation to join Rachel and save her from what they believe to be certain death.
Directing: Helen Shaver · Writing: Oanh Ly, Paul Grellong · Starring: Ramon Fernandez, Glenn Morshower, Colm Feore, Leland Orser
1x19 Children of Men
Rachel and Monroe battle with more than wits. Meanwhile, Miles, Charlie, Nora and Aaron get inside the Tower but Tom Neville and son Jason get shut out. Miles and Monroe once again face-off, this time even more lethally.
Directing: Frederick E. O. Toye · Writing: David Rambo, Jim Barnes · Starring: Maria Howell, Omid Abtahi, Ramon Fernandez, Glenn Morshower
1x20 The Dark Tower Season Finale
Life-threatening dangers abound on all sides as the Rebels infiltrate the Tower. Miles' leadership abilities and character are sorely tested as well as his feelings for Rachel and Nora. Aaron's genius comes in handy while Tom Neville and Randall Flynn bring new meaning to the dark side.
Directing: Charles Beeson · Writing: Paul Grellong, Eric Kripke · Starring: Maria Howell, Omid Abtahi, Ramon Fernandez, Glenn Morshower
Season 1 Cast
Billy BurkeMiles Matheson20 episodes
Zak OrthAaron Pittman20 episodes
David LyonsSebastian Monroe20 episodes
Graham RogersDanny Matheson20 episodes
Maria HowellGrace Beaumont8 episodes
Anna Lise PhillipsMaggie Foster4 episodes
Glenn MorshowerDan Jenkins4 episodes
Maureen SebastianPriscilla Pittman4 episodes
Mark PellegrinoJeremy Baker4 episodes
Ramon FernandezMajor Franklin3 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Revolution Season 1?
Revolution Season 1 has 20 episodes.
When did Season 1 of Revolution premiere?
Premiered on September 17, 2012.
Where to watch Season 1 of Revolution?
By subscription, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x07, "The Children's Crusade", with a 7.0.