The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 – Release Date, Schedule, How To Watch
March 21, 2025
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The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale returns to Hulu next month, and it has been a long wait for fans of the show, who have been desperate for its return since season five wrapped up in the fall of 2022.
Now that gap is finally coming to a close, we are looking ahead to the conclusion of the series that’s been on air since 2017 as season six of The Handmaid’s Tale prepares to debut on Hulu on April 8, 2025, with the first three episodes and new episodes released weekly thereafter.
THE HANDMAID’S TALE – “Devotion” – June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine. THE HANDMAID’S TALE – “Devotion” – June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine. Disney/Steve Wilkie
We’ve got a guide below on how to watch The Handmaid’s Tale season six, including The Handmaid’s Tale season six release time, and The Handmaid’s Tale season six release date.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Release Date
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 debuts on Hulu on April 8, 2025, with the first three episodes.
New episodes will then debut weekly.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 – How to Watch
The Handmaid’s Tale will be available on Hulu from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on April 8, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).
To watch The Handmaid’s Tale, you will need a Hulu subscription. A monthly subscription is $9.99, or you can get the Disney Bundle, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and either ESPN+ or Max. That starts at $16.99 per month.
What Time Does The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Come Out?
The Handmaid’s Tale will be available to stream from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on April 8, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).
Here is when The Handmaid’s Tale season six will be available to stream in your time zone:
April 8
BRT: 4:00 am
BST: 8:00 am
CEST: 9:00 am
IST: 12:30 pm
JST: 4:00 pm
AET: 5:00 pm
NZDT: 7:00 pm
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode Runtime
The exact runtime for each episode in The Handmaid’s Tale season six is yet to be revealed. However, in the past, episodes have typically run between 41 and 65 minutes long.
What Will Happen in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6?
The official synopsis from Hulu for season six of The Handmaid’s Tale reads:
In the final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.
Individual episode synopsis, as per Hulu, are as follows:
Episode One: June and Serena’s journey takes an unexpected turn. Moira makes a bold decision. Nick deals with a powerful visitor.
Episode Two: June tries to settle in a new community. Serena seeks a sanctuary. Luke and Moira take a big risk.
Episode Three: June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine.
Episode Four: June disrupts the rebels’ plans. Commander Lawrence gains power and influence. Writer: Jacey Heldrich
Episode Five: June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices.
Episode Six: June hides in an unexpected place.
Episode Seven: After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future.
Episode Eight: June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment.
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