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Episode 1: “The End” (Available to stream on Thursday, December 17th)

When the “Captain Trips” flu epidemic wipes out more than 99% of the population, the remaining few immune to the disease, including Stu Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, and Harold Lauder, set out in search of other survivors, all the while, experiencing visions of the nurturing Mother Abagail and the menacing figure of The Dark Man.

Teleplay by: Josh Boone & Benjamin Cavell

Directed by: Josh Boone

Episode 2: “Pocket Savior” (Available to stream on Thursday, December 24th)

Musician Larry Underwood is on the cusp of his big break when “Captain Trips” strikes New York. Alone and wandering an empty city, he meets an alluring new acquaintance also desperate to escape. Meanwhile, an incarcerated Lloyd Henreid comes face-to-face with Randall Flagg, The Dark Man himself, who makes him an enticing offer.

Teleplay by: Josh Boone & Benjamin Cavell

Directed by: Tucker Gates

Episode 3: “Blank Page” (Available to stream on Thursday, December 31st)

Mother Abagail selects a surprising voice to be her conduit to her chosen Committee in Boulder: the young deaf man Nick Andros. The arrival of a disturbing visitor to the Boulder Free Zone, shakes the Committee and Boulder residents to their core. Elsewhere in the Free Zone, Nadine Cross is haunted by a childhood memory.

Teleplay by: Jill Killington & Owen King

Directed by: Danielle Krudy & Bridget Savage Cole

Episode 4: “The House of the Dead” (Available to stream on Thursday, January 7th)

The Boulder Free Zone Committee looks to solidify their leadership and bolster the community with a town hall meeting, but Flagg continues to make inroads as he plots to destroy the newly-forming society from within.

Teleplay by: Jill Killington & Owen King, and Benjamin Cavell & Eric Dickinson

Directed by: Danielle Krudy & Bridget Savage Cole

Episode 5: “Fear and Loathing in New Vegas” (Available to stream on Thursday, January 14th)

Nadine and Harold’s dark intentions continue to take shape. Meanwhile, the Committee’s spies entrench themselves in New Vegas, where Flagg is building his own society, where officially-sanctioned sin and debauchery disguises a ruthlessly-enforced order. Back in Boulder, Frannie hatches a plan to confirm her suspicions of Harold while Mother Abagail seeks divine council.

Teleplay by: Jill Killington & Knate Lee

Directed by: Chris Fisher

Episode 6: “The Vigil” (Available to stream on Thursday, January 21st)

While all of Boulder fears for Mother Abagail’s safety, Stu organizes search parties to ensure her return, presenting an opportunity for Harold and Nadine. In New Vegas, Flagg recruits a dangerous new follower.

Teleplay by: Jill Killington & Knate Lee

Directed by: Chris Fisher

Episode 7: “The Walk” (Available to stream on Thursday, January 28th)

After tragedy strikes the Boulder Free Zone, Mother Abagail tasks members of her Committee with a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Harold and Nadine begin their journey to New Vegas to unite with Flagg and claim their reward.

Teleplay by: Owen King

Directed by: Vincenzo Natali

Episode 8: “The Stand” (Available to stream on Thursday, February 4th)

Risking everything, the Boulder travelers face off with Flagg’s followers in New Vegas, among them a very different - and pregnant - Nadine.

Teleplay by: Benjamin Cavell & Taylor Elmore

Directed by: Vincenzo Natali

Episode 9: “The Circle Closes” (Available to stream on Thursday, February 11th)

Limited series finale written by Stephen King. After seeing both the light and the dark, Frannie makes her stand.

Written by: Stephen King

Directed by: Josh Boone