Swamp Thing: Season 1
2019 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 1 of Swamp Thing
Abby Arcane, a CDC researcher, returns to Marais, a Louisiana town where she grew up, to study a deadly virus that spreads through the swamp waters. There she reconnects with old friends and begins a relationship with Alec Holland, a disgraced biologist who works for Avery Sunderland, the most influential businessman in town. Sunderland wants to exploit the swamp's properties to make medicine. Abby, for her part, tries to understand the epidemic and the role her own past plays in it. Something unnatural is happening in the swamplands, and Swamp Thing senses a growing darkness. Crystal Reed plays Abby.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Pilot
Something unnatural is happening in the swamps outside Marais, Louisiana. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, CDC investigator (and former Marais native) Abby Arcane is sent to investigate.
Directing: Len Wiseman · Writing: Gary Dauberman, Mark Verheiden · Starring: Given Sharp, Elle Graham, Leonardo Nam, Tim Russ
1x02 Worlds Apart
Certain that Alec's disappearance is more than an accident, Abby and Matt venture into the swamp, where she encounters Swamp Thing. Scientist Jason Woodrue comes to Marais.
Directing: Len Wiseman · Writing: Mark Verheiden, Doris Egan · Starring: Selena Anduze, Given Sharp, Elle Graham, Leonardo Nam
1x03 He Speaks
When her friend and co-worker is stricken with the green flu, Abby searches Alec’s lab for a cure, but instead finds the latest supernatural reanimation from the Rot.
Directing: Deran Sarafian · Writing: Rob Fresco · Starring: Selena Anduze, Given Sharp, Elle Graham, Al Mitchell
1x04 Darkness on the Edge of Town
While Swamp Thing senses a growing darkness within the swamp, Abby’s return dredges up her dark history with the Sunderlands. We learn more about the mysterious Dan Cassidy.
Directing: Carol Banker · Writing: Kay Reindl, Erin Maher · Starring: Selena Anduze, Elle Graham, Al Mitchell, Dorothy Recasner Brown
1x05 Drive All Night
While Swamp Thing struggles to come to terms with his transformation with the help of a Phantom Stranger, Jason Woodrue shares a revelation with Avery Sunderland.
Directing: Greg Beeman · Writing: Franklin jin Rho · Starring: Given Sharp, Elle Graham, Al Mitchell, Michael Beach
1x06 The Price You Pay
While Swamp Thing finds a new way to communicate with Abby, Matt learns the truth about Alec Holland and Avery pressures Woodrue to deliver results.
Directing: Toa Fraser · Writing: Tania Lotia · Starring: Selena Anduze, Macon Blair, Justice Leak, Scott Deckert
1x07 Brilliant Disguise
While Maria meets with the shadowy finance group known as the Conclave, Lucilia leads Avery out into the swamp under false pretenses.
Directing: Alexis Ostrander · Writing: Rob Fresco, Andrew Preston · Starring: Selena Anduze, Dorothy Recasner Brown, Michael Beach, Hilton Roberts III
1x08 Long Walk Home
After a harrowing journey of survival through the swamp, Avery comes face to face with Swamp Thing, who rescues the injured man and helps his recovery.
Directing: E.L. Katz · Writing: Doris Egan · Starring: Selena Anduze, Leonardo Nam, Michael Beach, Justice Leak
1x09 The Anatomy Lesson
While Abby and Liz track down the secret Conclave facility, Jason Woodrue conducts experiments on Swamp Thing and makes an incredible discovery.
Directing: Michael Goi · Writing: Mark Verheiden · Starring: Selena Anduze, Given Sharp, Al Mitchell, Macon Blair
1x10 Loose Ends Season Finale
Still reeling from the revelation of the truth behind his existence, Swamp Thing goes on the offensive against Ellery's mercenary team hunting him; Abby comes up against Jason Woodrue, who has crossed the line to save his wife's life.
Directing: Deran Sarafian · Writing: Erin Maher, Kay Reindl · Starring: Selena Anduze, Ian Ziering, Al Mitchell, Michael Beach
Season 1 Cast
Crystal ReedAbby Arcane10 episodes
Andy BeanAlec Holland10 episodes
Derek MearsSwamp Thing10 episodes
Jeryl PrescottMadame Xanadu10 episodes
Henderson WadeMatt Cable10 episodes
Selena AnduzeCaroline Woodrue8 episodes
Given SharpShawna Sunderland5 episodes
Elle GrahamSusie Coyle5 episodes
Al MitchellDelroy Tremayne5 episodes
Leonardo NamHarlan Edwards4 episodes
Justice LeakDeputy Tyler3 episodes
Steve WilcoxBurritt Sunderland2 episodes
Scott DeckertMike Landry2 episodes
Micah FitzgeraldMunson2 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Swamp Thing
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Swamp Thing Season 1 have?
Swamp Thing Season 1 has 10 episodes.
When did Swamp Thing Season 1 premiere?
Premiered on May 31, 2019.
Where to watch Swamp Thing Season 1?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x09, «The Anatomy Lesson», with a 7.8.