Halt and Catch Fire poster
★ 8.4
Halt and Catch Fire poster

Overall Rating

★ 8.4
S4 E7
#1
★ 9.4

Who Needs a Guy

Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation. A new collaborator challenges Cameron. Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.

S4 E8
#2
★ 9.0

Goodwill

Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

S4 E10
#3
★ 8.9

Ten of Swords

In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.

S1 E9
#4
★ 8.8

Up Helly Aa

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

S3 E7
#5
★ 8.8

The Threshold

Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

S3 E8
#6
★ 8.8

You Are Not Safe

Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

S3 E10
#7
★ 8.7

NeXT

While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

S1 E8
#8
★ 8.6

The 214s

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

S2 E10
#9
★ 8.5

Heaven Is a Place

After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.

S3 E9
#10
★ 8.5

NIM

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

S1 E3
#1
★ 7.5

High Plains Hardware

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

S3 E4
#2
★ 7.6

Rules of Honorable Play

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

S1 E7
#3
★ 7.7

Giant

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.

S2 E2
#4
★ 7.7

New Coke

Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom.

S3 E1
#5
★ 7.7

Valley of the Heart's Delight

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

S3 E5
#6
★ 7.7

Yerba Buena

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

S2 E1
#7
★ 7.8

SETI

Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.

S1 E2
#8
★ 7.9

FUD

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

S2 E3
#9
★ 7.9

The Way In

John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation.

S2 E5
#10
★ 7.9

Extract and Defend

Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.

S1 E1
★ 8.0

I/O

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.

S1 E2
★ 7.9

FUD

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

S1 E3
★ 7.5

High Plains Hardware

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

S1 E4
★ 8.1

Close to the Metal

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

S1 E5
★ 8.1

Adventure

Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.

S1 E6
★ 8.0

Landfall

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

S1 E7
★ 7.7

Giant

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.

S1 E8
★ 8.6

The 214s

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

S1 E9
★ 8.8

Up Helly Aa

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

S1 E10
★ 8.0

1984

Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.

S2 E1
★ 7.8

SETI

Cameron and Donna's gaming company, Mutiny, reaches a critical stage. Joe and Gordon are reunited.

S2 E2
★ 7.7

New Coke

Joe begins a new job after meeting Sara's father. Gordon grapples with his newfound freedom.

S2 E3
★ 7.9

The Way In

John attempts to reconnect with his old life. Gordon and Donna get a surprising invitation.

S2 E4
★ 8.1

Play with Friends

Joe and Gordon work together to bring about Joe's vision. There is tension between Cameron and Donna.

S2 E5
★ 7.9

Extract and Defend

Cameron and Joe clash leaving Cameron in a tailspin. Gordon attempts to deal with some difficult news.

S2 E6
★ 8.1

10Broad36

Gordon is back in California, hoping to reconnect with his brother. Joe uses the leverage that he has.

S2 E7
★ 8.2

Working for the Clampdown

Gordon and Donna are keeping secrets from one another. Gordon sets up a new venture.

S2 E8
★ 8.2

Limbo

Cameron and Tom attempt to come to terms at Mutiny's user picnic. Gordon looks for some answers.

S2 E9
★ 8.3

Kali

Shocked by a rival's launch, Mutiny takes measures to make sure of survival.

S2 E10
★ 8.5

Heaven Is a Place

After the Clark family descends into crisis, Gordon attempts to help Joe.

S3 E1
★ 7.7

Valley of the Heart's Delight

Donna and Cameron explore their options to expand beyond chat. Meanwhile, Gordon settles in at Mutiny and Joe launches his latest product.

S3 E2
★ 8.0

One Way or Another

While Cameron and Donna struggle to find venture capital, Joe hires a key coder, leaving the rest of the team at a loss.

S3 E3
★ 7.9

Flipping the Switch

Tensions rise at the office as Gordon and Donna's personal life spills into work. Meanwhile, Joe meets with the MacMillan board.

S3 E4
★ 7.6

Rules of Honorable Play

A game of laser tag teaches Gordon the importance of teamwork; Donna and Cameron disagree on their acquisition.

S3 E5
★ 7.7

Yerba Buena

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

S3 E6
★ 8.3

And She Was

Tensions rise over an offer to buy Mutiny. Donna has a weekend alone, while Gordon and Cam bond over video games. Joe has a standoff with the board.

S3 E7
★ 8.8

The Threshold

Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

S3 E8
★ 8.8

You Are Not Safe

Donna, Bos and Diane go on the road to build support for Mutiny, while everyone else anxiously awaits the big day. Joe asks Cam for a favor.

S3 E9
★ 8.5

NIM

Donna tries to bring everyone together at Comdex with her vision of the internet's future and Gordon faces a strong-willed Joanie.

S3 E10
★ 8.7

NeXT

While Donna's vision inspires a spirited discussion about the next big thing and how to achieve it, the end result may not make everyone happy.

S4 E1
★ 7.9

So It Goes

Gordon enjoys success while Joe works to keep their web project afloat. Cameron extends a business trip. Donna launches a new venture.

S4 E2
★ 8.2

Signal to Noise

Joe and Cameron talk on the phone. Donna promotes her assistant. Gordon's business buckles under pressure from a larger competitor.

S4 E3
★ 8.1

Miscellaneous

Cameron promotes her game at an industry conference. Donna squares off against old rivals. Gordon struggles to support Joe's newest idea.

S4 E4
★ 7.9

Tonya and Nancy

Cameron buys a plot of land to re-center. Joe and Gordon hire a team of websurfers to map the web. Donna focuses her team on the mission ahead.

S4 E5
★ 8.1

Nowhere Man

Donna struggles with suspicion. Bosworth hits a breaking point. Joe confesses to Gordon while Cameron faces past mistakes.

S4 E6
★ 8.2

A Connection Is Made

Donna makes a play for a heavy hitter. Gordon confronts his daughter about an issue at school. Cameron finds a new fan. Joe sees a new side of Haley.

S4 E7
★ 9.4

Who Needs a Guy

Joe and Gordon discuss Comet's future; Donna takes a vacation. A new collaborator challenges Cameron. Bos and Diane make a life-altering choice.

S4 E8
★ 9.0

Goodwill

Cameron helps Donna pack up. Bos makes his famous chili. Joe helps Haley recover a memorable keep sake. Gordon and Donna fight.

S4 E9
★ 8.4

Search

Donna faces a professional crossroads. Joanie takes a trip. Joe unveils Comet's new look. Cameron asks a favor from a one-time collaborator.

S4 E10
★ 8.9

Ten of Swords

In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
4 ★ 8.4 10
★ 9.4 Who Needs a Guy
★ 7.9 So It Goes
3 ★ 8.2 10
★ 8.8 The Threshold
★ 7.6 Rules of Honorable Play
1 ★ 8.1 10
★ 8.8 Up Helly Aa
★ 7.5 High Plains Hardware
2 ★ 8.1 10
★ 8.5 Heaven Is a Place
★ 7.7 New Coke