Home > Under the Dome > Season 1 « TV Series Page Under the Dome: Season 1 (2013) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 83% Average Rating: 7.08/10 Season Reviews: 52 Fresh: 43 Rotten: 9 Critics Consensus: Under the Dome is an effective and engrossing horror/mystery with airtight plotting and great special effects. 85% Average Rating: 7.47/10 Season Reviews: 27 Fresh: 23 Rotten: 4 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Under the Dome is an effective and engrossing horror/mystery with airtight plotting and great special effects. AUDIENCE SCORE 65% liked it Average Rating: 3.5/5 User Ratings: 387 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 Pilot Air date: Jun 24, 2013 A small New England town is sealed off from the world by an enormous transparent dome that inexplicably appears. In the opener, the dome materializes and the residents of Chester's Mill struggle to survive as resources rapidly dwindle and panic sets in. More 2 The Fire Air date: Jul 1, 2013 People panic when a house catches fire in Chester's Mill and the firefighters are unable to respond because they are outside of the dome. More 3 Manhunt Air date: Jul 8, 2013 Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt when a former deputy goes rogue. Meanwhile, Junior tries to escape the dome by going underground. More 4 Outbreak Air date: Jul 15, 2013 An outbreak of meningitis causes panic in Chester's Mill as the town's already depleted medical supplies further dwindle. Meanwhile, Julia continues to search for answers into her husband's disappearance. More 5 Blue on Blue Air date: Jul 22, 2013 The Chester's Mill residents are delighted when the military return with coachloads of their loved ones. Only Barbie suspects that it is not the altruistic gesture that it seems. Reverend Coggins gives Big Jim an ultimatum, Norrie meets a man claiming to be her father and Joe finally realises that Angie is missing. More 6 The Endless Thirst Air date: Jul 29, 2013 Riots erupt when the main water supply pipe of Chester's Mill is ruptured and the townsfolk begin to fight for the remaining resources. As another resident meets a violent end, Julia and Dodee try to track down the source of a high-pitched screech that they believe is connected to the dome. More 7 Imperfect Circles Air date: Aug 5, 2013 A curious Norrie and Joe go in search of the centre of the dome, Julia's pregnant neighbour Harriet goes into premature labour and Ollie decides to claim Big Jim's propane supply for himself. More 8 Thicker Than Water Air date: Aug 12, 2013 Norrie mourns Alice, another worrying hologram appears near the mini-dome, Big Jim leads a violent assault on Ollie's well and Junior has a heart-to-heart with his father. More 9 The Fourth Hand Air date: Aug 19, 2013 Big Jim and Barbie discover that their lives are intertwined when a mysterious woman (Natalie Zea) unexpectedly arrives in Chester's Mill. More 10 Let the Games Begin Air date: Aug 26, 2013 Julia uncovers the truth about her husband's disappearance and unravels some of Chester's Mill's darkest secrets. Meanwhile, Maxine lays out her plan to take over the town. More Show More Episodes Under the Dome: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (11) Tv Season Info The first season of "Under the Dome" (based on the Stephen King novel of the same name) f ollows the residents of Chester's Mill as they find themselves inexplicably cut off from the world by a transparent dome surrounding their town. Panic ensues as resources are quickly used up, and the town tries to understand the truth behind the mysterious barrier and find a way out. Dean Norris, Colin Ford and Mike Vogel star in this science-fiction horror series. Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy Network: CBS Premiere Date: Jun 24, 2013 Creator: Brian K. Vaughan Exec. Producers: Steven Spielberg, Neal Baer, Stephen King, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Jack Bender, Stacey Snider, Brian K. Vaughan Cast Mike Vogel as Dale "Barbie" Barbara Rachelle Lefevre as Julia Shumway Dean Norris as James "Big Jim" Rennie Natalie Martinez as Deputy Linda Britt Robertson as Angie Alexander Koch as Junior Colin Ford as Joe Nicholas Strong as Phil Bushey Jolene Purdy as Dodee Aisha Hinds as Carolyn Hill Samantha Mathis as Alice Calvert Mackenzie Lintz as Norrie Beth Broderick as Rose Twitchell Dale Raoul as Andrea Grinell Jeff Fahey as Sheriff Duke R. Keith Harris as Peter Josh Carter as Rusty John Elvis as Ben Drake Ned Bellamy as Reverend Coggins Kevin Sizemore as Paul Leon Rippy as Ollie Crystal Martinez as Nurse Adams Andrew Vogel as Carter Natalie Zea as Maxine Mare Winningham as Agatha Ray Stoney as Dres Johnson Rey Hernandez as Otto Zuri Adele as Mother Celia Weston as Mrs. Moore Al Vicente as Dell Michael Tourek as Wendell Kevin Patrick Murphy as Farmer Raheem Babalola as Ted Evan Gamble as Larry Berry Newkirk as Hoodie Guy Elena Varela as Townsperson Arianne Martin as Georgia Jay Gates as Fire Volunteer Jaret Sears as Clint Dundee Jimmy Gonzales as Volunteer Linds Edwards as Waylon Dundee Derek Roberts as Duncan Ellen Rice as Dodee's Mother Dane Northcutt as Neighbor Gary Weeks (II) as Norrie's Dad Robin Dale Robertson as Mr. Cunningham Christy Grantham as Frantic Woman Lucia Forte as Ida Turlow Ben P. Jensen as Townsperson Jeff Glor as Jeff Rahsheem Shabazz as Young Soldier Kelley Davis as Kay Fannon Kelley Davis as Kay Fannon Matt Murray as Victor Zach Hanner as Food Mart Manager Chip Lane as Joe's Dad Julie Kendall as Joe's Mom Michael Brady as Ray Garcia Nick Madrick as Bullhorn Soldier Tony Schnur as Terry Luke Donaldson as Scotty Fannon Ed Ricker as Andrea's Son Show More Cast News & Interviews for Under the Dome: Season 1 13 Reasons Why and 10 More Shows With Sophomore Slumps Weekly Binge: Under the Dome Trailer Bulletin: "Batman Begins!" View All Under the Dome: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Jun 24, 2013 A small New England town is sealed off from the world by an enormous transparent dome that inexplicably appears. In the opener, the dome materializes and the residents of Chester's Mill struggle to survive as resources rapidly dwindle and panic sets in. More 2 The Fire Air date: Jul 1, 2013 People panic when a house catches fire in Chester's Mill and the firefighters are unable to respond because they are outside of the dome. More 3 Manhunt Air date: Jul 8, 2013 Big Jim recruits Barbie to join the manhunt when a former deputy goes rogue. Meanwhile, Junior tries to escape the dome by going underground. More 4 Outbreak Air date: Jul 15, 2013 An outbreak of meningitis causes panic in Chester's Mill as the town's already depleted medical supplies further dwindle. Meanwhile, Julia continues to search for answers into her husband's disappearance. More 5 Blue on Blue Air date: Jul 22, 2013 The Chester's Mill residents are delighted when the military return with coachloads of their loved ones. Only Barbie suspects that it is not the altruistic gesture that it seems. Reverend Coggins gives Big Jim an ultimatum, Norrie meets a man claiming to be her father and Joe finally realises that Angie is missing. More 6 The Endless Thirst Air date: Jul 29, 2013 Riots erupt when the main water supply pipe of Chester's Mill is ruptured and the townsfolk begin to fight for the remaining resources. As another resident meets a violent end, Julia and Dodee try to track down the source of a high-pitched screech that they believe is connected to the dome. More 7 Imperfect Circles Air date: Aug 5, 2013 A curious Norrie and Joe go in search of the centre of the dome, Julia's pregnant neighbour Harriet goes into premature labour and Ollie decides to claim Big Jim's propane supply for himself. More 8 Thicker Than Water Air date: Aug 12, 2013 Norrie mourns Alice, another worrying hologram appears near the mini-dome, Big Jim leads a violent assault on Ollie's well and Junior has a heart-to-heart with his father. More 9 The Fourth Hand Air date: Aug 19, 2013 Big Jim and Barbie discover that their lives are intertwined when a mysterious woman (Natalie Zea) unexpectedly arrives in Chester's Mill. More 10 Let the Games Begin Air date: Aug 26, 2013 Julia uncovers the truth about her husband's disappearance and unravels some of Chester's Mill's darkest secrets. Meanwhile, Maxine lays out her plan to take over the town. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Under the Dome Season 1 All Critics (52) | Top Critics (27) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (9) The first hour delivers lots of popcorn thrills. And over coming episodes, you just know the town's resources will dwindle, anxieties will increase, alliances will be formed and dark secrets will be revealed. Mar 29, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Top Critic Not only is it creepy, suspenseful and full of splendid special effects, veteran actors and fresh young faces, but it's laced with big thoughts about environmentalism and the future of the planet. Jun 20, 2013 | Full Review… Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Top Critic It's not profound and it may take a while to reach terrifying, but as a campfire story, a fresh batch of characters in a time-tested tale, sure, why not? Jun 25, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Looks like a summer winner. Jun 25, 2013 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic To build a dome, one has to start with a solid base and make sure all the pieces fit together. The process is predictable but oddly satisfying to watch. Jun 25, 2013 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic Under the Dome is compelling enough that if I'd received all 13 hours, I'd probably still be watching. Jun 23, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Critic Under the Dome manages to be a domestic drama, a disaster film, and a horror-filled science-fiction tale rolled into one, with some romance, humor, and pathos thrown in for good measure. Mar 29, 2019 | Full Review… Jace Lacob The Daily Beast The pilot establishes an eerie claustrophobic dread, and well-budgeted special effects add intensity. But I do hope the writers don't string out the central question too long. Mar 29, 2019 | Full Review… Michelle Tauber People Magazine Crammed with familiar Stephen King themes: the ravens, the dank woods, the clinker-built houses, the sheriff who sleeps in his own cells. Jul 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Despite the producers' inexplicable decision to populate their version of Chester's Mill with more generic players, Dome is wellplotted and well-paced, and makes for mildly diverting small-screen fare. Apr 17, 2018 | Full Review… Megan Basham WORLD View All Critic Reviews (52) Audience Reviews for Under the Dome: Season 1 BrendanN Super Reviewer ½ Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, Under the Dome was fun with nice special effects and an intriguing plot. 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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