Home > How to Get Away With Murder > Season 1 « TV Series Page How to Get Away With Murder: Season 1 (2014 - 2015) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 85% Average Rating: 7.11/10 Season Reviews: 56 Fresh: 48 Rotten: 8 Critics Consensus: How to Get Away with Murder isn't conceptually original, but it delivers thrills with melodramatic twists and a captivating lead. 81% Average Rating: 6.66/10 Season Reviews: 27 Fresh: 22 Rotten: 5 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: How to Get Away with Murder isn't conceptually original, but it delivers thrills with melodramatic twists and a captivating lead. AUDIENCE SCORE 86% liked it Average Rating: 4.2/5 User Ratings: 1500 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 100% Pilot Air date: Sep 25, 2014 A ruthless defense attorney and no-nonsense law professor at a Philadelphia university selects a group of her best students to work at her firm in the premiere of this drama, but they soon find themselves entangled in a real-life murder conspiracy. More 2 100% It's All Her Fault Air date: Oct 2, 2014 Annalise defends a millionaire accused in the grisly murder of his wife, while at home, she begins to wonder if her husband had anything to do with a student's disappearance. Also: A flash-forward reveals Wes may be keeping secrets of his own on the night of the murder. More 3 71% Smile, or Go to Jail Air date: Oct 9, 2014 A suburban soccer mom locked up for a misdemeanor gets of out jail, but is immediately arrested again by the FBI for her alleged involvement in a murder, and proving her innocence depends on the testimony of another suspect. Meanwhile, Middleton's president asks Annalise to help the school's quarterback, who's been linked to Lila's disappearance; and in a flash-forward, someone else may have been present at the time of the murder besides the students. More 4 86% Let's Get to Scooping Air date: Oct 16, 2014 A brokerage firm's founder and CEO is arrested for insider trading, but the students' investigation of the case reveals a major surprise. Meanwhile, Wes finds a cell phone hidden by Rebecca that contains disturbing information about the Lila Stangard murder case. More 5 67% We're Not Friends Air date: Oct 23, 2014 Annalise defends a minor who shot and killed his father-a police officer. Meanwhile, Wes and Rebecca start to wonder what Annalise's motives are; and Sam's relationship with Lila continues to irritate his wife. Also: A flash-forward reveals what's going on between Laurel and Frank and why he was calling her the night Sam died. More 6 100% Freakin' Whack-a-Mole Air date: Oct 30, 2014 A man sentenced to death by Asher's father years ago is Annalise's new client. Meanwhile, Wes is still peeved at Annalise for not revealing everything about Lila's case; and in a flash-forward, Asher's whereabouts on the night of the murder are revealed. More 7 67% He Deserved to Die Air date: Nov 6, 2014 A judge issues a gag order, disrupting Annalise and the team's work on Rebecca's case, so the defendant takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Michaela is floored by a prenuptial agreement; Laurel and Frank's relationship heads in a new direction; and a flash-forward reveals more about the bond between Wes and Rebecca. More 8 67% He Has a Wife Air date: Nov 13, 2014 A mother goes on trial for killing her family's nanny while taking a strong medicine. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Bonnie's loyalty to Annalise is shaken following the discovery of a stunning detail in Lila's case; and a flashback reveals more about Lila and Sam's relationship. More 9 83% Kill Me, Kill Me, Kill Me Air date: Nov 20, 2014 The night of the bonfire reveals what led to Sam's death. More 10 67% Hello Raskolnikov Air date: Jan 29, 2015 The day after Sam's murder finds Annalise's students joining the search for her missing husband, but a surprise visitor in town could complicate their efforts to keep their story under wraps. More Show More Episodes How to Get Away With Murder: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (314) Tv Season Info In the first season of this crime drama produced by Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland, cold-blooded criminal-defense lawyer and no-nonsense law professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) selects a group of her brightest pupils at a prestigious Philadelphia university—Laurel Castillo (Karla Souza), Wes Gibbins (Alfred Enoch), Asher Millstone (Matt McGorry), Michaela Pratt (Aja Naomi King) and Connor Walsh (Jack Falahee)—to work at her firm. Eager to learn no matter the cost, they take turns succeeding and failing under the tutelage of associate attorney Bonnie Winterbottom (Liza Weil) and jack-of-all-trades Frank Delfino (Charlie Weber). Little do they know, however, is that the show's titular lesson will hit very close to home when a sorority girl's missing body is found in the house's water tank, and a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards unravels their entanglement in a real-life murder conspiracy. Other cast members include Billy Brown, Tom Verica, Katie Findlay and Marcia Gay Harden. Genre: Drama Network: ABC Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2014 Creator: Peter Nowalk Exec. Producers: Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Bill D'Elia Cast Viola Davis as Annalise Dewitt Billy Brown as Nate Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins Jack Falahee as Connor Walsh Katie Findlay as Rebecca Aja Naomi King as Michaela Pratt Matt McGorry as Asher Karla Souza as Laurel Castillo Charlie Weber as Frank Delfino Liza Weil as Bonnie Winterbottom Tom Verica as Sam Conrad Ricamora as Oliver Lenny Platt as Griffin O'Reilly Alysia Reiner as Wendy Parks Marcia Gay Harden as Hannah Elizabeth Perkins as Marren Trudeau Ana Ortiz as Paula Murphy Cicely Tyson Tom Everett Scott Sara Paxton as Talia Lewis Michael Gaston as Henry Williams Laura Coover as Eloise St. Vincent Niko Pepaj as Pax Curtis Steven Weber as Max St. Vincent Suzanne Savoy as Judge Kathy Powell Jason Gedrick as Gabriel Shaw Elliot Knight as Aiden Andrea Syglowski as Gina Sadowski Arjun Gupta as Kan David Denman Megan West as Lila Stangard Show More Cast News & Interviews for How to Get Away With Murder: Season 1 People’s Choice 2017 Winners Announced Critics’ Choice TV Winners Announced: Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley Win Best Series People’s Choice 2017: Vote Now for Your Favorite Movies, TV Shows and More View All How to Get Away With Murder: Season 1 News Episodes 1 100% Pilot Air date: Sep 25, 2014 A ruthless defense attorney and no-nonsense law professor at a Philadelphia university selects a group of her best students to work at her firm in the premiere of this drama, but they soon find themselves entangled in a real-life murder conspiracy. More 2 100% It's All Her Fault Air date: Oct 2, 2014 Annalise defends a millionaire accused in the grisly murder of his wife, while at home, she begins to wonder if her husband had anything to do with a student's disappearance. Also: A flash-forward reveals Wes may be keeping secrets of his own on the night of the murder. More 3 71% Smile, or Go to Jail Air date: Oct 9, 2014 A suburban soccer mom locked up for a misdemeanor gets of out jail, but is immediately arrested again by the FBI for her alleged involvement in a murder, and proving her innocence depends on the testimony of another suspect. Meanwhile, Middleton's president asks Annalise to help the school's quarterback, who's been linked to Lila's disappearance; and in a flash-forward, someone else may have been present at the time of the murder besides the students. More 4 86% Let's Get to Scooping Air date: Oct 16, 2014 A brokerage firm's founder and CEO is arrested for insider trading, but the students' investigation of the case reveals a major surprise. Meanwhile, Wes finds a cell phone hidden by Rebecca that contains disturbing information about the Lila Stangard murder case. More 5 67% We're Not Friends Air date: Oct 23, 2014 Annalise defends a minor who shot and killed his father-a police officer. Meanwhile, Wes and Rebecca start to wonder what Annalise's motives are; and Sam's relationship with Lila continues to irritate his wife. Also: A flash-forward reveals what's going on between Laurel and Frank and why he was calling her the night Sam died. More 6 100% Freakin' Whack-a-Mole Air date: Oct 30, 2014 A man sentenced to death by Asher's father years ago is Annalise's new client. Meanwhile, Wes is still peeved at Annalise for not revealing everything about Lila's case; and in a flash-forward, Asher's whereabouts on the night of the murder are revealed. More 7 67% He Deserved to Die Air date: Nov 6, 2014 A judge issues a gag order, disrupting Annalise and the team's work on Rebecca's case, so the defendant takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Michaela is floored by a prenuptial agreement; Laurel and Frank's relationship heads in a new direction; and a flash-forward reveals more about the bond between Wes and Rebecca. More 8 67% He Has a Wife Air date: Nov 13, 2014 A mother goes on trial for killing her family's nanny while taking a strong medicine. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Bonnie's loyalty to Annalise is shaken following the discovery of a stunning detail in Lila's case; and a flashback reveals more about Lila and Sam's relationship. More 9 83% Kill Me, Kill Me, Kill Me Air date: Nov 20, 2014 The night of the bonfire reveals what led to Sam's death. More 10 67% Hello Raskolnikov Air date: Jan 29, 2015 The day after Sam's murder finds Annalise's students joining the search for her missing husband, but a surprise visitor in town could complicate their efforts to keep their story under wraps. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for How to Get Away With Murder Season 1 All Critics (56) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (48) | Rotten (8) Unlike the other Rhimes Thursday shows on ABC, Grey's Anatomy and Scandal, Murder doesn't serve up enough juicy soapy fun. Sep 25, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic The pilot is ingenious but at moments maybe a little too smart for its own good. Sep 25, 2014 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Davis is such a phenomenal actress that it's tempting and easy to say that she's better than the material she's given here, but hopefully she can elevate the show around to her level. Sep 24, 2014 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic Murder jumps around a lot, to the point where it's perhaps too much. Sep 24, 2014 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic Davis is a marvel. She is guilty of being fabulous, and fabulous goes a long way these days. Sep 23, 2014 | Full Review… Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Top Critic The pilot is nerve-wrackingly frantic, but if anyone can make this flaming Paper Chase exciting, it's Lady Rhimes-a-lot. Sep 22, 2014 | Full Review… David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer Top Critic Is How to Get Away With Murder a scam? Sure. Addictive. Definitely and with a Viola Davis dedicated to the cause. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 16, 2018 | Full Review… Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) If you care about law -- or even complex characters -- this isn't the show for you. Filled with more twists than a bowl of fusilli... a blithely shameless romp whose plotting wants to get away with murder, too. Jul 13, 2017 | Full Review… John Powers Vogue With its quick-paced nature and multiple twists and reveals, we're left wondering if this new series will become our next Scandal-like obsession. Mar 7, 2017 | Full Review… Patricia Garcia Vogue The filmmakers (some Grey's alum) have given us another winning factor: characters to either identify with or like. Ms. Davis, certainly delivers a quality performance. Sep 25, 2014 | Full Review… Darwyn Carson leonardmaltin.com View All Critic Reviews (56) Audience Reviews for How to Get Away With Murder: Season 1 ChrisB Super Reviewer View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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