Halt and Catch Fire
Season 1
2014 • 10 Episodes
In 1983, personal computing was anyone's game. Navigating the thin line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it. The battle for CTRL begins.
Episodes
1. I/O
June 1, 2014
The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.
2. FUD
June 8, 2014
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
3. High Plains Hardware
June 15, 2014
Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.
4. Close to the Metal
June 22, 2014
As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.
5. Adventure
June 29, 2014
Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.
6. Landfall
July 6, 2014
A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.
7. Giant
July 13, 2014
A visitor from Joe's past threatens his newfound connection with Cameron. Meanwhile, with Donna out of town, the toll of Gordon's work catches up with him.
8. The 214s
July 20, 2014
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
9. Up Helly Aa
July 27, 2014
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
10. 1984
August 3, 2014
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.