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Under the Dome — Season 1

An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover

201313 episodes6.8/10 (454 votes)

About this season

An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever knew about each other.

Episodes (13)

Pilot
E1

1. Pilot

7.6

Aired 24 June 2013 • 45 min

The residents of Chester's Mill find themselves trapped under an enormous, transparent dome. Panic escalates as resources dwindle rapidly.

The Fire
E2

2. The Fire

6.9

Aired 1 July 2013 • 40 min

Following Duke's death, his house catches fire, forcing the town to rally together to form a bucket brigade. Elsewhere, Junior ambushes Barbie, while Dodee and Phil pick up a military frequency.

Manhunt
E3

3. Manhunt

6.7

Aired 8 July 2013 • 41 min

When a former deputy goes rogue, Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt to keep the town safe. Meanwhile, Junior is determined to escape the Dome by going underground.

Outbreak
E4

4. Outbreak

6.4

Aired 15 July 2013 • 43 min

The people of Chester's Mill panicked state when a meningitis outbreak hits the community, threatening the already scarce supply of drugs. Meanwhile, Julia continues to seek answers to her husband's disappearance

Blue on Blue
E5

5. Blue on Blue

7.0

Aired 22 July 2013 • 42 min

The Chester's Mill residents receive an unexpected visit from their loved ones on the other side. Meanwhile, the community braces for a threat from outside the Dome.

The Endless Thirst
E6

6. The Endless Thirst

6.9

Aired 29 July 2013 • 42 min

When the town begins to run low on water, the residents of Chester's Mill begin to fight for the remaining resources. Meanwhile, Julia discovers a strange connection that two of the town's residents have with the Dome.

Imperfect Circles
E7

7. Imperfect Circles

6.4

Aired 5 August 2013 • 42 min

Big Jim takes matters into his own hands when he feels his authority slipping away, and the Dome displays its power when a life is taken just as a newborn arrives.

Thicker Than Water
E8

8. Thicker Than Water

6.8

Aired 12 August 2013 • 43 min

Junior stands up to his father and is shattered when he discovers the truth about his mother's past. Meanwhile, Julia learns firsthand the powers of the "mini dome."

The Fourth Hand
E9

9. The Fourth Hand

6.7

Aired 19 August 2013 • 42 min

Barbie and Big Jim realize their lives are more intertwined than they knew when a mysterious woman makes an appearance in Chester's Mill.

Let the Games Begin
E10

10. Let the Games Begin

6.3

Aired 26 August 2013 • 44 min

Julia uncovers the truth about her husband's disappearance and unravels some of Chester's Mill's darkest secrets. Meanwhile, Maxine shows Barbie how she plans to take control of the town.

Speak of the Devil
E11

11. Speak of the Devil

6.8

Aired 2 September 2013 • 40 min

Big Jim turns the town against Barbie when the truth about his past is revealed. Meanwhile, Maxine makes it personal when she confronts Barbie’s closest ally.

Exigent Circumstances
E12

12. Exigent Circumstances

6.9

Aired 9 September 2013 • 43 min

While the manhunt for Barbie continues, Big Jim gets the residents of Chester’s Mill riled up and the town demands justice for all of Barbie’s supposed crimes. Meanwhile, Joe and Norrie must find a new hiding place for the mini dome.

Curtains
E13

13. Curtains

6.7

Aired 16 September 2013 • 40 min

Secrets of the Dome are revealed and Big Jim is determined to put an end to Barbie once and for all. Meanwhile, Junior, Angie, Joe and Norrie discover who the Monarch is after receiving a shocking visit from a familiar face.

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