THE HANDMAID’S TALE – “Exile” – June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. … More Luke and Moira take a big risk.
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The beginning of the end is here for the long-running dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale. The first three episodes of the show’s final season are now streaming on Hulu. Wondering when the rest will arrive? Keep reading for the full release schedule and more details about The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6.
It’s been a painfully long wait since Season 5 ended nearly two years ago. When viewers last saw June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), she was fleeing the rise of anti-refugee sentiment in Canada after realizing the country was no longer a safe haven. Together with Luke (O.T. Fagbenle), they sought out a cross-country train bound for Vancouver, hoping to reach a boat or plane headed to Hawaii, one of the few American outposts left.
As June boarded the train, police detained Luke on the platform for assaulting a Gilead sympathizer. June and baby Nichole made it on board, but they weren’t alone. They encountered Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), who was traveling with her own newborn after fleeing the Wheelers, the Gilead loyalists who had held her and her child captive. With Hannah still trapped in Gilead, June is still on a mission to rescue her daughter before she’s forced to live out a handmaid’s tale of her own.
ForbesThe Best New TV Shows Streaming In April 2025 On Netflix, Max, And MoreBy Monica Mercuri“In the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character,” the synopsis reads. “This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.”
Moss continues to lead the main cast, alongside Strahovski, Fagbenle, Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella, Ann Dowd, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, Ever Carradine, and Josh Charles.
As June’s fight against Gilead reaches its most crucial stage yet, here’s everything you need to know about The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6, including the release schedule, episode count, and viewing details.
When Do New Episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Come Out On Hulu?
THE HANDMAID’S TALE – SEASON 6 – “First Look” (Hulu) AMANDA BRUGEL, SAMIRA WILEY, O-T FAGBENLE
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New episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 will be released on Hulu every Tuesday at 12 a.m. ET — or Monday nights at 9 p.m. for viewers on the West Coast.
How Many Episodes Are In The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?
THE HANDMAID’S TALE – “Exile” – June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. … More Luke and Moira take a big risk.
Disney/Steve Wilkie
If you were hoping for a few extra episodes to wrap up the series, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale will have 10 episodes—the same count as Seasons 1, 4, and 5. Seasons 2 and 3 ran a bit longer, with 13 episodes each.
What Is The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Release Schedule?
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The first three episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 premiered on Tuesday, April 8. The remaining seven episodes will roll out weekly, leading up to the highly anticipated series finale on Tuesday, May 27. Here’s the full release schedule.
- Episode 1, “Train” – Aired on April 8
- Episode 2, “Exile” – Aired on April 8
- Episode 3, “Devotion” – Aired on April 8
- Episode 4, “Promotion” – Airing on April 15
- Episode 5, “Janine” – Airing on April 22
- Episode 6, “Surprise” – Airing on April 29
- Episode 7, “Shattered” – Airing on May 6
- Episode 8, “Exodus” – Airing on May 13
- Episode 9, “Execution” – Airing on May 20
- Episode 10, “The Handmaid’s Tale” – Airing on May 27
How To Watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6
THE HANDMAID’S TALE – “Exile” – June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. … More Luke and Moira take a big risk.
Disney/Steve Wilkie
The Handmaid’s Tale is exclusively available to stream on Hulu, or Disney+ if you are subscribed to one of the Hulu and Disney+ Bundles. The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.
Can You Watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 For Free?
Hulu offers free trials for new and eligible returning subscribers, but the duration of the trial depends on the plan you select. Head over to Hulu’s website to explore all the site’s options. That way, you can watch some of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 for free.
Watch the official trailer for the final chapter below.
