The Handmaid's Tale: Season 4
2021 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.1
What Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale
After escaping at the end of season three, June arrives wounded at a farm where runaway handmaids find shelter. She regains her leadership among the women and plans her revenge against the Jezebels in the area, while the group looks for a new hideout. Meanwhile, in Toronto, Moira faces the consequences of June's decisions, and Serena tries to manipulate Rita. Gilead recaptures June, who endures a brutal interrogation under Aunt Lydia. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and endanger those she loves.
Season 4 Episodes
4x01 Pigs
On the run, June and the fugitive Handmaids seek refuge. In Gilead, Aunt Lydia reels from the loss of 86 children on Angels’ Flight. The combative Waterfords, in custody in Toronto, learn of June’s feat.
Directing: Colin Watkinson · Writing: Bruce Miller · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Nina Kiri, Sam Jaeger
4x02 Nightshade
June plots revenge at the local Jezebels, before she and the Handmaids plan to leave the farm for the next safe house. In Toronto, Moira deals with the fallout of June’s choices, and Serena and Fred are bound together by a miracle.
Directing: Colin Watkinson · Writing: Kira Snyder · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel
4x03 The Crossing
Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful Aunt Lydia and endures a torturous interrogation. Nick and Lawrence collaborate to protect June. In Toronto, Luke struggles with how to help June and Hannah.
Directing: Elisabeth Moss · Writing: Bruce Miller · Starring: Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Nina Kiri, O-T Fagbenle
4x04 Milk
June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers a stressful experience in her past. In Toronto, Serena tries to manipulate Rita, who seeks advice from Moira.
Directing: Christina Choe · Writing: Jacey Heldrich · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger
4x05 Chicago
June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission.
Directing: Christina Choe · Writing: Nina Fiore, John Herrera · Starring: Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Jeananne Goossen
4x06 Vows
After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke.
Directing: Richard Shepard · Writing: Dorothy Fortenberry · Starring: Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Zawe Ashton
4x07 Home
June contends with joy, pain and rage as she acclimates herself to vastly changed circumstances.
Directing: Richard Shepard · Writing: Yahlin Chang · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, O-T Fagbenle
4x08 Testimony
June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar handmaid.
Directing: Elisabeth Moss · Writing: Kira Snyder · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle, Sam Jaeger
4x09 Progress
June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center.
Directing: Elisabeth Moss · Writing: Eric Tuchman, Aly Monroe · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, O-T Fagbenle
4x10 The Wilderness Season Finale
June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice.
Directing: Liz Garbus · Writing: Bruce Miller · Starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel
Season 4 Cast
O-T FagbenleLuke Bankole8 episodes
Amanda BrugelRita Blue4 episodes
Bahia WatsonBrianna3 episodes
Jeananne GoossenAunt Ruth3 episodes
Krista MorinRachel Tapping3 episodes
Edie InksetterAunt Elizabeth3 episodes
Stephen KunkenWarren Putnam3 episodes
Zawe AshtonOona3 episodes
Natasha MumbaDanielle2 episodes
Victoria SawalTyler2 episodes
Amanda ZhouVicky2 episodes
Jonathan WattonMatthew Calhoun2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale have?
Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale has 10 episodes.
When did Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale premiere?
It premiered on April 28, 2021.
Where to watch Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale?
By subscription on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, Netflix Standard with Ads, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and HBO Max Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 4?
According to the TMDB user rating, episode 4x10, "The Wilderness," with a 8.7.