Home > The Leftovers > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Leftovers: Season 1 (2014) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 82% Average Rating: 7.67/10 Season Reviews: 67 Fresh: 47 Rotten: 20 Critics Consensus: Its dour tone and self-seriousness may make for somber viewing, but The Leftovers is an artfully crafted, thought-provoking drama that aims high and often hits its mark. 58% Average Rating: 7.03/10 Season Reviews: 34 Fresh: 20 Rotten: 14 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Its dour tone and self-seriousness may make for somber viewing, but The Leftovers is an artfully crafted, thought-provoking drama that aims high and often hits its mark. AUDIENCE SCORE 82% liked it Average Rating: 4/5 User Ratings: 1352 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: Jun 29, 2014 An adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel about life in a small town after many of its residents vanished in a Rapture-like event begins with the upcoming third anniversary of the "Departure" and a police chief's personal and professional struggles. More 2 100% Penguin One, Us Zero Air date: Jul 6, 2014 Kevin sees a therapist after a series of unsettling encounters; Meg makes a crucial decision about her future; Tom and Christine find themselves in a dicey situation; Jill and Aimee take an interest in Carrie Coons' comings and goings. More 3 92% Two Boats and a Helicopter Air date: Jul 13, 2014 Undaunted by death threats and diminishing attendance, Reverend Jamison maintains that not all the Departed should be considered heroes, but he's shaken by news that he may lose the church to foreclosure, a startling development that forces him to go to extremes to find the money to save it. More 4 82% B.J. and the A.C. Air date: Jul 20, 2014 Kevin has unexpected visitors at home, while work brings more surprises with a holiday display snafu and a detainee from another police station. Elsewhere, Tom and Christine encounter more trouble on the road and at a hospital. More 5 92% Gladys Air date: Jul 27, 2014 A vicious hate crime tests Laurie's resolve; Kevin mulls an outside offer for help to rid Mapleton of its problems; Matt takes his sermon to the street; Meg assumes a new role. More 6 100% Guest Air date: Aug 3, 2014 Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices (DROP) conference, but discovers that someone else has her ID badge, so she searches the convention as a "Guest," and has encounters with a salesman, an author and a rogue attendee. More 7 100% Solace for Tired Feet Air date: Aug 10, 2014 Kevin orders an APB after learning that his father has escaped from the psychiatric hospital; Jill tries to break a record for endurance; Tom makes a disturbing discovery while hunkering down in Indiana. More 8 100% Cairo Air date: Aug 17, 2014 Kevin wonders if his grip on reality is slipping after falling into a difficult situation with Patti, the leader of the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile, Meg loses her cool during another encounter with Matt; Jill wants Aimee to explain her relationship with Kevin; and Nora shows Laurie she won't back down. More 9 100% The Garveys at Their Best Air date: Aug 24, 2014 Tom connects with his past, even though he knows it's a mistake. Meanwhile, Nora has a job interview; Kevin's father receives an honor; troubling news comes as no surprise to Laurie; and Kevin tracks down a rampaging deer, but can't seem to shake his bad habits. More 10 91% The Prodigal Son Returns Air date: Sep 7, 2014 In the Season 1 finale, Mapleton descends into chaos after a Memorial Day mission by the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile, Kevin gets an unexpected assist out of a jam in another town; Holy Wayne grants his final wish; Tom adjusts to a new life; and Nora mulls a difficult decision. More The Leftovers: Season 1 Videos 1:30 The Leftovers: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) The Leftovers: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (46) Tv Season Info Damon Lindelof ("Lost") and Tom Perrotta adapted the latter's novel about life in a small town after many of its residents vanished in a Rapture-like event. The series begins with the third anniversary of the "The Sudden Departure," and the residents of Mapleton, N.Y., have their own ways of dealing with the aftermath of this cataclysmic event, including police chief Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux), who tries to keep the peace but is also fighting to maintain his sanity, while his daughter, Jill (Margaret Qualley), pushes the boundaries of being a rebellious teen. Elsewhere in town, Rev. Matt Jamison (Christopher Eccleston) swears he has the inside scoop on the worldwide disappearance of 140 million people; Nora Durst (Carrie Coon) finds an unusual career to distract herself after losing her entire family; and a mysterious group called the Guilty Remnant have an uncanny ability to call attention to themselves without uttering a single word. With Ann Dowd, Amy Brenneman and Chris Zylka. Genre: Drama Network: HBO Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014 Creators: Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta Exec. Producers: Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Sarah Aubrey, Peter Berg Cast Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey Amy Brenneman as Laurie Garvey Carrie Coon as Nora Durst Christopher Eccleston as Matt Jamison Liv Tyler as Meg Ann Dowd as Patti Levin Margaret Qualley as Jill Garvey Michael Gaston as Dean Chris Zylka as Tom Garvey Charlie Carver as Scott Frost Emily Meade as Aimee Max Carver as Adam Frost Amanda Warren as Lucy Warburton Annie Q. as Christine Paterson Joseph as Holy Wayne Frank Harts as Dennis Janel Moloney as Mary Jamison Scott Glenn as Kevin Garvey Sr. Wayne Duvall as Artur Vitello Marceline Hugot as Gladys Tiffani Barbour as Evelyn Patrick Husted as Louis Patterson Mary Shultz as Marie Patterson Scott William Winters as Michael Sebastian Arcelus as Doug Durst Billy Magnussen as Marcus Briana Marin as The Woman Brendan Burke as Driver Tom Noonan as Casper Quincy Tyler Bernstine as Dr. Singley Deshawn Harold Mitchell as Truck Passenger Adrian Matilla as Purchase Cop David Turner as Anthony David Aaron Baker as Ron Liza J. Bennett as Angel Nadia Gan as Liane Bill Heck as Darren Julian Gamble as Gus Johnny Hopkins as Bryan Natalie Gold as Sam's Mother Gary Werntz as Harris Kurtz Viki Boyle as Older Crying Woman Jenna Stern as Jennifer Freschette Curtiss Cook as Patrick Johansen Christopher Devlin as Charlie Patterson Olga Sosnovska as Roxanna Wass Stevens as Letts Peter Berg as Pete Marjorie Johnson as Weeping GR Danny Flaherty as Max Pernell Walker as Celia Adam McNulty as SWAT AFTEC #1 Geoffrey Owens as Kind Man Cruz Rodriguez as Preschooler John Sharian as Agent Davidoff Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Leftovers: Season 1 On DVD This Week: Magic Mike XXL, Insidious: Chapter 3, And More Watch the First Official Trailer for The Leftovers Season Two 10 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This August View All The Leftovers: Season 1 News Episodes 1 100% Pilot Air date: Jun 29, 2014 An adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel about life in a small town after many of its residents vanished in a Rapture-like event begins with the upcoming third anniversary of the "Departure" and a police chief's personal and professional struggles. More 2 100% Penguin One, Us Zero Air date: Jul 6, 2014 Kevin sees a therapist after a series of unsettling encounters; Meg makes a crucial decision about her future; Tom and Christine find themselves in a dicey situation; Jill and Aimee take an interest in Carrie Coons' comings and goings. More 3 92% Two Boats and a Helicopter Air date: Jul 13, 2014 Undaunted by death threats and diminishing attendance, Reverend Jamison maintains that not all the Departed should be considered heroes, but he's shaken by news that he may lose the church to foreclosure, a startling development that forces him to go to extremes to find the money to save it. More 4 82% B.J. and the A.C. Air date: Jul 20, 2014 Kevin has unexpected visitors at home, while work brings more surprises with a holiday display snafu and a detainee from another police station. Elsewhere, Tom and Christine encounter more trouble on the road and at a hospital. More 5 92% Gladys Air date: Jul 27, 2014 A vicious hate crime tests Laurie's resolve; Kevin mulls an outside offer for help to rid Mapleton of its problems; Matt takes his sermon to the street; Meg assumes a new role. More 6 100% Guest Air date: Aug 3, 2014 Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices (DROP) conference, but discovers that someone else has her ID badge, so she searches the convention as a "Guest," and has encounters with a salesman, an author and a rogue attendee. More 7 100% Solace for Tired Feet Air date: Aug 10, 2014 Kevin orders an APB after learning that his father has escaped from the psychiatric hospital; Jill tries to break a record for endurance; Tom makes a disturbing discovery while hunkering down in Indiana. More 8 100% Cairo Air date: Aug 17, 2014 Kevin wonders if his grip on reality is slipping after falling into a difficult situation with Patti, the leader of the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile, Meg loses her cool during another encounter with Matt; Jill wants Aimee to explain her relationship with Kevin; and Nora shows Laurie she won't back down. More 9 100% The Garveys at Their Best Air date: Aug 24, 2014 Tom connects with his past, even though he knows it's a mistake. Meanwhile, Nora has a job interview; Kevin's father receives an honor; troubling news comes as no surprise to Laurie; and Kevin tracks down a rampaging deer, but can't seem to shake his bad habits. More 10 91% The Prodigal Son Returns Air date: Sep 7, 2014 In the Season 1 finale, Mapleton descends into chaos after a Memorial Day mission by the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile, Kevin gets an unexpected assist out of a jam in another town; Holy Wayne grants his final wish; Tom adjusts to a new life; and Nora mulls a difficult decision. More Critic Reviews for The Leftovers Season 1 All Critics (67) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (47) | Rotten (20) I've watched few TV shows that make you so thoughtful. Lindelof and Perrotta make you think about the universe and whether our sense of daily purpose is too often diverted away from those who matter most. Apr 14, 2017 | Full Review… Graeme Blundell The Australian Top Critic So with visions of Lost still too recent, here we go yet again. But after reading The Leftovers and being immensely satisfied with it, I'm not inclined at all to embark on what looks to be a very meandering journey towards who knows what or where. Jun 27, 2014 | Rating: C | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic As long as the series can maintain its focus on the psychological truth, The Leftovers will feel fresh. Jun 27, 2014 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic The Leftovers conveys nicely the difficulty of maintaining order, physical or psychological, in the wake of inexplicable mass trauma. Jun 27, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Perrotta and Lindelof are working with an admirably rich premise. Jun 27, 2014 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic While The Leftovers is in almost every particular better than the immensely popular The Walking Dead, it also has none of that show's cathartic, zombie-killing release. Jun 26, 2014 | Full Review… Willa Paskin Slate Top Critic The show offers moments of grace in the midst of chaos... If someone were searching for proof of God at work in this world, he or she might pay attention to the evidence of virtue and care in these moments of human connection. Aug 21, 2018 | Full Review… Kathryn Reklis The Christian Century Despite its profound sense of hopelessness, there are occasional moments of profound beauty in The Leftovers's depiction of mass grief Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago It has a very good cast, a worthy pedigree, and an interesting premise. It's worth tuning in to see where it's going to go. Jun 22, 2018 | Full Review… Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Leftovers played like an epic poem of rapture (or non-rapture), and, indeed, there was a hero... we think. Jun 1, 2018 | Full Review… Shannon M. Houston Paste Magazine View All Critic Reviews (67) Audience Reviews for The Leftovers: Season 1 BrendanN Super Reviewer ½ The leftover thrived on an interesting premise with colourful characters, but ultimately failed to build up the tension and the pace was dreadfully slow. SylvesterK 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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