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The Handmaid's Tale S6E1 — Train
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The Handmaid's Tale•Season 6•Episode 1

Train

7.8/10 · 2,834 votesApr 8, 202547 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 6•+0.3 vs season avg

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June and Serena's journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.

Directed byElisabeth Moss
Written byBruce Miller, Nika Castillo
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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph

Yvonne Strahovski

Yvonne Strahovski

Serena Joy Waterford

Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley

Moira Strand

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Bruce Miller

Bruce Miller

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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss

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Glenn Hughes

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Nika Castillo

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Wendy Hallam Martin

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Nicola Daley

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Episode Summary

"Train" is episode 1 of The Handmaid's Tale season 6. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,834 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Elisabeth Moss and written by Bruce Miller, Nika Castillo, it aired on April 8, 2025.

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