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

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The worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division) employs an elite team of agents who investigate strange occurrences around the globe and beyond. Its members -- each of whom brings a specialty to the group -- work to protect those who cannot protect themselves from extraordinary and inconceivable threats, including a formidable group known as Hydra. The series is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films and other television series.
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. — Season 1

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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is sure to please comic book fans, but the strong ensemble and brisk pacing help to make this better-than-average superhero show accessible to non-fanboys as well.

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Andrea Towers Entertainment Weekly Dec 26, 2018
As a show that bridged the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the world of primetime TV, S.H.I.E.L.D. was at its strongest when it could incorporate high-profile guest stars who added to the story. Go to Full Review Maricela Gonzalez Entertainment Weekly Dec 26, 2018
I have my reservations, but I see potential for the series - as long as it establishes a consistent tone and mood. In any case, you can be damn well sure I'll be watching next week. Go to Full Review David Sims AV Club Aug 2, 2018
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Bennet is a fun actress. Outside of Gregg, she's doing the best with the snarky Whedony dialogue, which can sound very clunky coming out of the wrong actor. Go to Full Review Anthony Ocasio Screen Rant Feb 4, 2019
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has done much to right itself this year, and for that they should absolutely be commended. Go to Full Review Kate Brooks TV Fanatic Aug 2, 2018
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Sabih A @RT57875922 Aug 3, 2026 Season 1 Review: Wayyyyy Better than I Imagined I expected Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to be something I'd just sit through, but it completely surprised me. The entire team is likable, the story is engaging, and its connections to the wider MCU, especially The Winter Soldier, make the series feel like an important part of the franchise. The small MCU references, like mentioning Hawkeye, help the world feel connected without being forced. The show also delivers great spy action, unexpected twists, and mysteries that keep every episode interesting, with some becoming standout television. The visuals are surprisingly solid for an ABC series, with convincing effects, action, and powers that elevate the experience. In short: A fantastic first season with a great cast, exciting spy storytelling, meaningful MCU connections, and surprisingly strong production quality. See more Liv T. @t_liv Apr 9, 2026 Beat series ever! I have rewatched it so many times and it just gets better every time I watch it. See more Lucho G @RT50110343 Aug 22, 2025 I miss this show. It's 1000x better than Phase 5 MCU shows. See more Salzan B @RT81612793 Aug 21, 2025 Crazy to think how much better this show is when compared to the new Marvel Studios Disney+ shows. See more Lavish C @RT31524559 Jul 28, 2025 Very teeny and kind of comedic, it feels like a Disney YA comedic drama. 3/4 of the team are young adults. It seems that in the entirety of the US there's not one single adult who's good enough in any of those fields to become a SHIELD operative. So ridiculous, implausible, and annoying (because most of the cast is just insufferable). See more Luca G @RT93857514 Jul 23, 2025 INCREDIBLE! I just which I had enough time to watch that many episodes See more Read all reviews
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. — Season 1

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Clark Gregg

Phil Coulson

Ming-Na Wen

Melinda May

Brett Dalton

Grant Ward

Chloe Bennet

Skye

Iain De Caestecker

Leo Fitz

Elizabeth Henstridge

Jemma Simmons

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2013 Pilot As the world comes to grips with the existence of superheroes and aliens, agent Phil Coulson assembles a small group of highly skilled agents; the team's first assignment is to find a man with extraordinary -- and potentially devastating -- powers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2013 0-8-4 Coulson runs into Comandante Camilla Reyes when he and the agents travel to Peru to investigate a mysterious object. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2013 The Asset Coulson and his team race to locate and save a kidnapped scientist; the agents are pushed to their limits when their plan goes awry. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2013 Eye Spy The woman behind a series of high-stakes heists holds a troubling secret that stands to ruin Coulson. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2013 Girl in the Flower Dress An elusive girl may hold the key to a mystery that brings the team to Asia; a secret jeopardizes Skye's relationship with the team. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2013 FZZT When floating bodies are discovered, Coulson and the team pursue an elusive killer. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2013 The Hub Dangerous secrets are hidden from the team as Fitz and Ward are sent on a classified mission that may end tragically. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2013 The Well Recent events put a member of the team in jeopardy. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 2013 Repairs When a mysterious force threatens to destroy Coulson and the team, a secret from May's past could save them. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 10, 2013 The Bridge Coulson brings in Mike Peterson for some super-soldier support in the war against Centipede; a twist puts the team at risk. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 7, 2014 The Magical Place Coulson discovers important information about his mysterious death, but it may come at a cost to the team. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 14, 2014 Seeds May and Coulson uncover shocking information about Skye; a team encounters a crisis at the S.H.I.E.L.D. academy. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2014 T.R.A.C.K.S. While seeking out the Clairvoyant; the team boards a train that appears to be heading toward doom. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 4, 2014 T.A.H.I.T.I. In an attempt to save Skye, Coulson enlists the help of Ward's former S.O. John Garrett (Bill Paxton); shocking truths are uncovered. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 11, 2014 Yes Men Lorelei, a deadly seductress from Asgard, attacks Coulson and the team; Lorelei's nemesis, Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander), steps in to help. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 1, 2014 End of the Beginning Garrett and Triplett help search for the Clairvoyant, but face the wrath of Deathlok. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 8, 2014 Turn, Turn, Turn Coulson and the team are trapped with a traitor in their midst without anyone they can trust. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 15, 2014 Providence Coulson and his team choose an unlikely refuge to hide from Talbot and work on uncovering S.H.I.E.L.D.'s secrets. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 22, 2014 The Only Light in the Darkness As the world is turned upside down, Coulson tries to save his one true love; the mystery of the Cellist is revealed. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 29, 2014 Nothing Personal With no one left to trust, Agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) teams up with Coulson while S.H.I.E.L.D. is being destroyed. Details Episode 21 Aired May 6, 2014 Ragtag Shocking secrets -- and Ward's betrayal -- are revealed as Coulson and the team go on an undercover mission. Details Episode 22 Aired May 13, 2014 Beginning of the End Coulson and his team risk everything to stop Garrett and HYDRA. Details

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

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Season Info

Director
Bobby Roth, Vincent Misiano, Roxann Dawson, John Terlesky, Billy Gierhart, David Straiton
Executive Producer
Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jeffrey Bell, Jeph Loeb
Screenwriter
Paul Zbyszewski, Monica Owusu-Breen, Brent Fletcher, Shalisha Francis, Jed Whedon, Rafe Judkins, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jeffrey Bell, Lauren LeFranc
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2013
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