Under the Dome: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

CBS | Season Premiere Date: June 24, 2013

Starring: Eddie Cahill, Jeff Fahey, Mike Vogel

Summary: A small town in Maine is cut off from the rest of the world in the miniseries based on Stephen King's book of the same name.

Creator: Stephen King and Brian K. Vaughan

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

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Curtains
Air Date: September 16, 2013
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S1:E12. Exigent Circumstances
Air Date: September 9, 2013
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S1:E11. Speak of the Devil
Air Date: September 2, 2013

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Robert Bianco

Jun 24, 2013

We could all use a good summer TV diversion around now, and if tonight's entertaining, intriguing premiere turns out to be a fair guide, Dome could be just what we've needed. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Jun 24, 2013

Based on the pilot episode--with its taut script, strong performances and special effects that are impressive without being overwhelming--there’s hope that Under The Dome might measure up to its unsettling print progenitor. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Jun 24, 2013

Not only is it creepy, suspenseful and full of splendid special effects, veteran actors and fresh young faces, but it's laced with big thoughts about environmentalism and the future of the planet. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jun 20, 2013

The pilot establishes an eerie claustrophobic dread, and well-budgeted special effects add intensity. [1 Jul 2013, p.35]

Matt Zoller Seitz

Jun 24, 2013

You don't immediately sense how all of the characters are connected or how they might eventually become connected--most of the pilot is scene-setting and mood-building--but what's onscreen is compelling. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jun 24, 2013

It remains to be seen whether either will merit watching for a full season but the pilot does exactly what it should: It intrigues and makes the case for viewers to come back next week for more. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Jun 11, 2013

Series creator Brian K. Vaughan's adaptation is yet another tepid melodrama, in the tradition of the recent Bates Motel, in which every creative decision appears to have been made in a trendy bid to appeal to the viewer's crotch. Read full review

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Jun 27, 2013

Under the Dome was the series that I waited the most and hoping to be good, after being disappointed with Bates Motel, Under the Dome pleased me, it was well written, well directed, well acted and the dialogue is good, everything is good so far, I think it is going to be a blast.

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RGiskard

Mar 11, 2014

A very good one, the history have a few good twists, unfortunately I think it will be out of ideas quickly but it manages to keep the interest almost all episodes in the first season.

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geeksterknows

Jan 6, 2014

I haven't read the book yet but I'm already disappointed on how the show delivered suspense and thriller (I heard the book has a darker tone). Although the plot is unique, the characters failed to justify it. I'm not saying they're badly acted. I just hated how the character's behaved. On aI haven't read the book yet but I'm already disappointed on how the show delivered suspense and thriller (I heard the book has a darker tone). Although the plot is unique, the characters failed to justify it. I'm not saying they're badly acted. I just hated how the character's behaved. On a brighter scale, Under The Dome has good visual effects and a lively atmosphere. I hate to say this but I'll still watch the 2nd season because I'm just dying to know what will happen next.… Expand

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polexiasmallpox

Mar 15, 2014

The concept and idea behind the show is exciting and interesting which gave me high hopes for this show, but the writing is terrible and so is some of the acting. Some of the writing is so bad that I almost feel sorry for the people writing this dribble (why wast such a good idea?) and a fewThe concept and idea behind the show is exciting and interesting which gave me high hopes for this show, but the writing is terrible and so is some of the acting. Some of the writing is so bad that I almost feel sorry for the people writing this dribble (why wast such a good idea?) and a few of the characters are so excruciating to watch that I don't know if I'll ever bother with season two. i'll just buy the book it's based on instead!… Expand

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djalex

Aug 21, 2013

This show is not very good. If i didn't see Breaking Bad i wouldn't know how great of an actor Dean Norris is. Rachelle Lefevre is from Revolution and plays pretty much the same type of character she did in that show and its very generic so i have no idea how much she can bring to herThis show is not very good. If i didn't see Breaking Bad i wouldn't know how great of an actor Dean Norris is. Rachelle Lefevre is from Revolution and plays pretty much the same type of character she did in that show and its very generic so i have no idea how much she can bring to her work. All the other actors seemingly do their jobs as best they can with a really terrible script. The problem with "under the Dome" is not the ideas for the world they exist in or the relationships and character choices but how quickly the characters are forced to service the next plot point without really being affected by the last drama they just experienced. Its like the show is going through a checklist of moments they have to hit for drama's sake. So the result is a seemingly very stupid script that doesn't even hold as much logic as a night time soap like "Revenge". Its like a series of short video clips of characters dealing with a bunch of writer's ideas for drama inside this domed town.
What they should have done (regardless of the book's plot points which i never read) is let the character's choices affect the characters and develop in the character's relationship to how they deal with a few simple choices. There are way way way too many crazy plot developments for each character and the story lines are abandoned by the writing by the end of two episodes. It's as if it all didn't matter because now we are on to the next thing. Its like its written by a twelve year old. This show makes me yell at the screen "really? you just did that and now your going to just move on as if it never happened?"… Expand

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psyberdelic

Aug 12, 2013

I finally turned it off. Stupid people doing stupid things for no apparent reason. It's like half the town is brain dead and just doing whatever without a plan. The rest rape, steal and murder with impunity. If this is a true metaphor for how mankind is dealing with limited resourcesI finally turned it off. Stupid people doing stupid things for no apparent reason. It's like half the town is brain dead and just doing whatever without a plan. The rest rape, steal and murder with impunity. If this is a true metaphor for how mankind is dealing with limited resources then we are all in big trouble.… Expand

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theflash956

Aug 5, 2014

Under the dome has progressively got worse. I read the book and enjoyed the first few episodes but now it is just predictable and boring. I personally facepalm a minimum of 5 times each episode. Ignoring the fact that 60% of the things that happen don't even make any sense. "Sandstorm occursUnder the dome has progressively got worse. I read the book and enjoyed the first few episodes but now it is just predictable and boring. I personally facepalm a minimum of 5 times each episode. Ignoring the fact that 60% of the things that happen don't even make any sense. "Sandstorm occurs and if somehow the winds hit every wall the dome gets clogged, and setting up a tiny fan to shoot water 5 meters saves the city in 1 min flat." that is just plane stupid. I had high hopes for this season 1 but i cant bring my self to watch the next episode.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 25, 2015
Season 2

52
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 30, 2014
Season 1

72
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 24, 2013
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  S1:E13. Curtains
  Air Date: September 16, 2013
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  S1:E12. Exigent Circumstances
  Air Date: September 9, 2013
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  S1:E11. Speak of the Devil
  Air Date: September 2, 2013
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  S1:E10. Let the Games Begin
  Air Date: August 26, 2013
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  S1:E9. The Fourth Hand
  Air Date: August 19, 2013
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  S1:E8. Thicker Than Water
  Air Date: August 12, 2013
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  S1:E7. Imperfect Circles
  Air Date: August 5, 2013
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  S1:E6. The Endless Thirst
  Air Date: July 29, 2013
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  S1:E5. Blue on Blue
  Air Date: July 22, 2013
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  S1:E4. Outbreak
  Air Date: July 15, 2013
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  S1:E3. Manhunt
  Air Date: July 8, 2013
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  S1:E2. The Fire
  Air Date: July 1, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 24, 2013