The Strain

Season 1 · 13 Episodes

Season 1

201413 Episodes

Season one begins the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the CDC Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph and his team wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Episodes

When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister.

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Written By

Chuck Hogan

The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.

Director

David Semel

Written By

David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.

Director

David Semel

Written By

Chuck Hogan

A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the father of the youngest victim of the plane tragedy, but someone unexpected beats them to it. Ansel, in the grip of disease, takes desperate measures to protect his family.

Director

Keith Gordon

Written By

Regina Corrado

Guest Stars

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Isabelle Nélisse

Emma Arnot

Steven McCarthy

Gary Arnot

Evan Robinson

Benjy Barbour

Claire Robinson

Haily Barbour

Kingsley Ngadi

Nigerian

Tino Demitro

Parking Attendant

Nikolai Witschl

Ansel Barbour

Alex Paxton-Beesley

Ann-Marie Barbour

Shawn Lawrence

Dr. Morse

Darrin Baker

Trip Taylor

Pedro Miguel Arce

Felix

Francis Capra

Crispin Elizalde

Donald Burda

Kevin Farrell

Maria Ricossa

Margaret Pierson

Roger Cross

Reggie Fitzwilliam

Adriana Barraza

Guadalupe Elizalde

Jamie Hector

Alonso Creem

With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.

Director

Peter Weller

Written By

Gennifer Hutchison

After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job for Gus, while Setrakian realizes that the coming eclipse is the tipping point for virus infection and the beginning of the end.

Director

Peter Weller

Written By

Justin Britt-Gibson

Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss home, Neeva struggles to protect the children while encountering a mysterious stranger whose help she may not want.

Director

Charlotte Sieling

Written By

David Weddle, Bradley Thompson

Guest Stars

Aaron Douglas

Roger Luss

Leslie Hope

Joan Luss

Chloe O'Malley

Audrey Luss

Melanie Merkosky

Sylvia Kent

Kim Roberts

Neeva

Jayden Greig

Keene Luss

Shailene Garnett

Sebastiane

Xhemi Agaj

Soso Egnatashvili

Peter Jurt

Untersturmführer

Pedro Miguel Arce

Felix

Matthew D. Matteo

Julius Styles

Rothaford Gray

Corrections Officer Hernandez

Stephen McHattie

Vaun

Roger Cross

Reggie Fitzwilliam

Jim Watson

Abraham (Young Setrakian)

After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.

Director

Guy Ferland

Written By

Chuck Hogan

Guest Stars

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Vas Saranga

Hassan

George Buza

Buck Norris

Nicola Correia Damude

Nikki

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.

Director

Charlotte Sieling

Written By

Regina Corrado

Guest Stars

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Inga Cadranel

Diane

Benjamin Beauchemin

David

Pedro Miguel Arce

Felix

Matthew D. Matteo

Julius Styles

Michel Issa Rubio

Ronnie

Drew Nelson

Matt Sayles

Rothaford Gray

Corrections Officer Hernandez

Sam Herrington

Miles Parness

Anne Betancourt

Mariela Martinez

Ben Hyland

Zach Goodweather

Robert Maillet

The Master

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

Jim Watson

Abraham (Young Setrakian)

Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.

Director

John Dahl

Written By

Gennifer Hutchison

Guest Stars

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Natalie Brown

Kelly Goodweather

Inga Cadranel

Diane

Drew Nelson

Matt Sayles

Quincy Tyler Bernstine

Brea

Sam Herrington

Miles Parness

Theresa Tova

Beverly

Michelle Mylett

Receptionist

Anne Betancourt

Mariela Martinez

Ben Hyland

Zach Goodweather

Roger Cross

Reggie Fitzwilliam

Robert Maillet

The Master

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

Molly Kidder

Stephanie

Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.

Director

Deran Sarafian

Written By

Chuck Hogan, Justin Britt-Gibson

Guest Stars

Natalie Brown

Kelly Goodweather

Francis Capra

Crispin Elizalde

Donald Burda

Kevin Farrell

Tiffany Martin

Syndie

James Cade

Roman

Camille Stopps

Val

Anne Betancourt

Mariela Martinez

Ben Hyland

Zach Goodweather

Adriana Barraza

Guadalupe Elizalde

Robert Maillet

The Master

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there’s another mysterious factor involved.

Director

Peter Weller

Written By

David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Carlton Cuse

Guest Stars

Jack Kesy

Gabriel Bolivar

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Anne Betancourt

Mariela Martinez

Dwight Ireland

Gregg Nelson

Luca Policelli

Albanian Boy

Aja Neinstein

Albanian Girl

Krikor Sagherian

Albanian Farmer

Ben Hyland

Zach Goodweather

Adina Verson

Miriam Setrakian

Roger Cross

Reggie Fitzwilliam

Robert Maillet

The Master

Jamie Hector

Alonso Creem

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

Jim Watson

Abraham (Young Setrakian)

Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an unforeseen direction.

Director

Phil Abraham

Written By

Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan, Carlton Cuse

Guest Stars

Jack Kesy

Gabriel Bolivar

Ruta Gedmintas

Dutch Velders

Natalie Brown

Kelly Goodweather

Andrew Kraulis

Ryan

Maria Ricossa

Margaret Pierson

Ben Hyland

Zach Goodweather

Stephen McHattie

Vaun

Daniel Kash

Dr. Everett Barnes

Roger Cross

Reggie Fitzwilliam

Doug Jones

The Ancient

Robert Maillet

The Master

Robin Atkin Downes

The Master (voice)

The Strain

Season 1

Episodes

1.Night Zero

Guest Stars

2.The Box

Guest Stars

3.Gone Smooth

Guest Stars

4.It's Not for Everyone

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5.Runaways

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6.Occultation

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7.For Services Rendered

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8.Creatures of the Night

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9.The Disappeared

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10.Loved Ones

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11.The Third Rail

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12.Last Rites

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13.The Master

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