During the rise of the PC era in the early 1980s, 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 best episode of "Halt and Catch Fire" season 1 is "I/O", rated 8/10 from 1316 user votes. It was directed by Juan José Campanella and written by Christopher C. Rogers, Christopher Cantwell. "I/O" aired on 6/1/2014 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "FUD".
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.
Director: Juan José Campanella
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
Director: Juan José Campanella
Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Jason Cahill
As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.
Director: Johan Renck
Writer: Jonathan Lisco
Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.
Director: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Dahvi Waller
A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.
Director: Larysa Kondracki
Writer: Zack Whedon
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.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Jamie Pachino
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Writer: Dahvi Waller, Zack Whedon
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
Director: Terry McDonough
Writer: Jason Cahill
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.
Director: Juan José Campanella