The Midnight Gospel: Season 1
2020 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel
A space broadcaster travels through delirious worlds in his universe simulator, digging into existential questions about life, death and everything they contain.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Taste of the King
The simulator lands Clancy on a zombie-ravaged earth, where he meets the president, who's a fan of drugs and meditation.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell · Starring: Joey Diaz, Natasha Leggero, David Nichtern, Johnny Pemberton
1x02 Officers and Wolves
On a planet populated by baby clowns, Clancy hears a deer-dog's thoughts on death as they head to a slaughterhouse.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell · Starring: Anne Lamott, Raghu Markus, Christina Pazsitzky
1x03 Hunters Without a Home
Clancy zaps to an underwater planet, where he crosses paths with Darryl, a student of ceremonial magic and the path to enlightenment.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell · Starring: Christina Pazsitzky, Doug Lussenhop, Damien Echols, Joey Diaz
1x04 Blinded By My End
A mishap sends Clancy to a medieval planet, where he rides along with a knight on a mission to avenge her lover's murder.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell
1x05 Annihilation of Joy
At a prison for simulated beings suffering from existential dread, Clancy ponders reality as he watches an inmate perish over and over.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell
1x06 Vulture With Honor
When his simulator malfunctions, Clancy is forced to face a few real-world problems. Later, he meets a meditation master.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell
1x07 Turtles of the Eclipse
A boring trip takes a remarkable turn when Clancy accidentally falls into another world - and comes face to face with Death.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell
1x08 Mouse of Silver Season Finale
Clancy joins his mother on an emotional journey through the wondrous cycle of birth, life and death.
Directing: Pendleton Ward · Writing: Mike L. Mayfield, Pendleton Ward, Duncan Trussell
Season 1 Cast
Duncan TrussellClancy (voice)8 episodes
Phil HendrieUniverse Simulator (voice)8 episodes
Christina PazsitzkyBobus (voice)2 episodes
Johnny PembertonPresident's Aid (voice)Episode 1
Drew PinskyTiny President (voice)Episode 1
Doug LussenhopDaniel Hoops (voice)Episode 1
Damien EcholsDarryl the Fish (voice)Episode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel have?
Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel has 8 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel premiere?
It premiered on April 20, 2020.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Midnight Gospel
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x08, "Mouse of Silver," has a 9.5.