The Worst Episodes of Halt and Catch Fire

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

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

Director: Jake Paltrow

Writer: Alison Tatlock

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

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

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Jonathan Lisco

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

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Mark Lafferty

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

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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

Director: Jeff Freilich

Writer: Jason Cahill

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

Director: Michael Morris

Writer: Zack Whedon

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

Director: Jeff Freilich

Writer: Lisa Albert

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

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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.

Director: Stacie Passon

Writer: Alison Tatlock

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

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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

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

Director: Juan José Campanella

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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

Director: Kimberly Peirce

Writer: Michael Saltzman

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

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

Director: Kimberly Peirce

Writer: Dahvi Waller

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

Director: Larysa Kondracki

Writer: Jamie Pachino

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

Director: Jeff Freilich

Writer: Zack Whedon

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

Director: So Yong Kim

Writer: Angelina Burnett

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

Director: Karyn Kusama

Writer: Christopher Cantwell, Christopher C. Rogers

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

Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Writer: Zack Whedon