Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 2013

Starring: Ming-Na, Clark Gregg, Henry Simmons

Summary: Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) leads a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents: Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen), Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), and new recruit Skye (Chloe Bennet) to investigate and protect the world from the unknown. The first live-action series set in the Marvel CinematicAgent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) leads a group of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents: Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen), Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker), Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge), and new recruit Skye (Chloe Bennet) to investigate and protect the world from the unknown. The first live-action series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes from The Avengers director Joss Whedon, along with Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen.… Expand

Creator: Joss Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon and Jed Whedon

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Beginning of the End
Air Date: May 13, 2014
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S1:E21. Ragtag
Air Date: May 6, 2014
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S1:E20. Nothing Personal
Air Date: April 29, 2014

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Verne Gay

Sep 23, 2013

As with "The Avengers," Whedon's ear and sensibilities match the material perfectly. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Sep 24, 2013

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. looks to be the most fun you’ll find in an hour of prime time this fall. Read full review

David Hiltbrand

Sep 24, 2013

Beyond the breezy dialogue, MAoS is terrific-looking and has action scenes that are above par for primetime. Not enough to wow you, but a fun date. Read full review

David Wiegand

Sep 22, 2013

Just enough geeky insider stuff to keep the fan-boys from grousing too much, but an even bigger portion of well-written action, drama, humor and intricate plot details to hook viewers who gave up comic books before Steve Canyon was grounded. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 24, 2013

Gregg’s resurrected Coulson so far is the much-needed glue, lending a familiar presence and sturdy countenance. Read full review

Sarah Rodman

Sep 24, 2013

Everything works and the actors range from fine to good--although the fast-talking chatter between De Caestecker and Henstridge gets old quickly--but it doesn’t exactly crackle with excitement. It’s fun, but a little flat in spots. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Sep 24, 2013

The shame is that a series about a band of heroes trying to hunt down more potential heroes could be the perfect antidote to TV’s own overly dark cliché: the anti-hero. But instead it resists the call, too self-serious to be really goofy, and yet too fan-boyish to rescue even one hour of television from mediocrity. Read full review

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Ansodie

Sep 24, 2013

Great pilot, delicious teasers, more than a few nods to the Marvel movie history. There is just enough CGI to be interesting and the ratio of reality and fantasy is perfect to keep you immersed and enamored.

And the casting, of course, is just perfect.

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WeepingNaiad

Feb 8, 2014

The show is engaging and taking real time to develop new characters. There are plots and twists around every bend as is pretty typical of a Joss Whedon vehicle. Currently, they've really tightened up the story arc while not laying all the cards on the table. I love Marvel's Agents ofThe show is engaging and taking real time to develop new characters. There are plots and twists around every bend as is pretty typical of a Joss Whedon vehicle. Currently, they've really tightened up the story arc while not laying all the cards on the table. I love Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and eagerly wait for Tuesdays, despairing of the long breaks between critical episodes.

Those folks who want more superheroes obviously can't read a synopsis since this show is about the regular people who exist in the background as personified by Agent Coulson. It's taken time for me to grow to love all the team, but I have and I don't miss the Avengers one bit. I wanted a show about the behind the scenes, about the lives of agents, and that's what we're getting.… Expand

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

djdream

Sep 28, 2013

Esta serie será una de mis favoritas. Me encantó el primer episodio. Los efectos especiales están bien. Espero que a medida que avance la serie se vayan incorporando nuevos personajes y que la historia siga poniéndose interesante.

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Captain_Chaos

Jun 22, 2016

One of the better TV dramas I've watched, though admittedly that's a pretty short list. I love the character of Coulson and they've evolved him over the course of this show many times more then they were able to do in the films. The strength of a show like this is in it's characters: NotOne of the better TV dramas I've watched, though admittedly that's a pretty short list. I love the character of Coulson and they've evolved him over the course of this show many times more then they were able to do in the films. The strength of a show like this is in it's characters: Not just Coulson, but Skye, May, Lincoln, Calvin, and a host of others. The CG and guest list isn't anywhere up to the level of the movies, and its a little bit jarring how they only seem to get C-list marvel characters, though maybe that's the point.… Expand

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scooterSB

Oct 8, 2013

2 episodes in and I'm still waiting for it to get going. Wanted this to be so much more. Lacking the drama and fun of Avengers tie in movies. Could be good, but so far 'meh'

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

KWan

Oct 13, 2013

Really boring show. I´m a big Whedon & Marvel´s fan but this series make me yawn. I miss a black character here, not just only a small stellar appearance of mr. Jackson. The two scientist... I know they´re trying the Xander-Willow rol stuff here, but c´mon, I think with one of these guys isReally boring show. I´m a big Whedon & Marvel´s fan but this series make me yawn. I miss a black character here, not just only a small stellar appearance of mr. Jackson. The two scientist... I know they´re trying the Xander-Willow rol stuff here, but c´mon, I think with one of these guys is enough. The McGuffins used until now are mediocre. An hydra laser?? Please... I´m stuck with the third episode, I stopped two days ago to go to the bathroom and... well... I dont really care what happens next so I left to see the season three of Teen Wolf, the worthy successor of a Joss Whedon tv show. So this is Agents of Shield, really flat characters and mediocre plots. I don´t expect the show goes better so i´ll stop watching this by now. Sorry if i had spelling mistakes, i haven´t written on english in a long time … Expand

1 of 8 users found this helpful17

jarrett658

May 26, 2014

I had little interest in watching this show but stuck it out to watch it and i am never going to get those hours back! Crap dialogue, extremely repetitive and just plain boring. It had all the potential to be great but just never went anywhere. most people i know who watch it just say "omg,I had little interest in watching this show but stuck it out to watch it and i am never going to get those hours back! Crap dialogue, extremely repetitive and just plain boring. It had all the potential to be great but just never went anywhere. most people i know who watch it just say "omg, its awesome!". but when i ask why its awesome, nothing comes to mind so its like they see its by Marvel and just assume its awesome, its like they watch it and minor action turns into a Michael Bay action sequence... Its utter nonsense and should not be watched and renewed... my advise is to stop watching this crap and watch other shows that take a nice large crap on this one.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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  Air Date: May 27, 2020
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  Air Date: May 10, 2019
Season 5

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  Air Date: December 1, 2017
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 20, 2016
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 29, 2015
Season 2

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  Air Date: September 23, 2014
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2013
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  S1:E22. Beginning of the End
  Air Date: May 13, 2014
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  S1:E21. Ragtag
  Air Date: May 6, 2014
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  S1:E20. Nothing Personal
  Air Date: April 29, 2014
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  S1:E19. The Only Light in the Darkness
  Air Date: April 22, 2014
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  S1:E18. Providence
  Air Date: April 15, 2014
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  S1:E17. Turn, Turn, Turn
  Air Date: April 8, 2014
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  S1:E16. End of the Beginning
  Air Date: April 1, 2014
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  S1:E15. Yes Men
  Air Date: March 11, 2014
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  S1:E14. T.A.H.I.T.I.
  Air Date: March 4, 2014
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  S1:E13. T.R.A.C.K.S.
  Air Date: February 4, 2014
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  S1:E12. Seeds
  Air Date: January 14, 2014
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  S1:E11. The Magical Place
  Air Date: January 7, 2014
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  S1:E10. The Bridge
  Air Date: December 10, 2013
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  S1:E9. Repairs
  Air Date: November 26, 2013
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  S1:E8. The Well
  Air Date: November 19, 2013
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  S1:E7. The Hub
  Air Date: November 12, 2013
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  S1:E6. F.Z.Z.T.
  Air Date: November 5, 2013
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  S1:E5. Girl in the Flower Dress
  Air Date: October 22, 2013
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  S1:E4. Eye Spy
  Air Date: October 15, 2013
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  S1:E3. The Asset
  Air Date: October 8, 2013
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  S1:E2. 0-8-4
  Air Date: October 1, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 24, 2013