FX · Ended

The Strain

Drama, Horror, Thriller · 2014 · Rated 7.5/10

Last aired: S4 E10, The Last Stand · 2017-09-17

The Strain is a high-concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Goodweather, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

Cast

Corey Stoll Dr. Ephraim Goodweather

David Bradley Professor Abraham Setrakian

Kevin Durand Vasiliy Fet

Richard Sammel Thomas Eichhorst

Ben Hyland Zack Goodweather

Max Charles Zack Goodweather

Ruta Gedmintas Dutch Velders

Jonathan Hyde Eldritch Palmer

Miguel Gomez Augustin "Gus" Elizalde

Robin Atkin Downes The Master

Mia Maestro Dr. Nora Martinez

Rupert Penry-Jones Quinlan

Natalie Brown Kelly Goodweather

Jack Kesy Gabriel Bolivar

Samantha Mathis Councilwoman Justine Faraldo

Joaquín Cosío Angel Guzman Hurtado

Sean Astin Jim Kent

Season 4

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4

E1 The Worm Turns 2017-07-16 · 60 min Nine months after the warhead detonated in New York, the strigoi have formed a "partnership" with the humans, offering free medical care in return for blood donations. Eph is in Philadelphia trying to make a life for himself on the fringes, while Vasily and Quinlan try to acquire a nuclear warhead. Meanwhile, the Master plans to raise Zack as his next host body.

E2 The Blood Tax 2017-07-23 · 60 min The fates of Gus and Dutch are revealed, while Eph continues to help Alex and her brother.

E3 One Shot 2017-07-30 · 60 min While Vasiliy and Quinlan try to obtain a nuclear warhead, Eph leads a strike against the strigoi in Philadelphia... alerting the Master and Eichhorst to his presence. Meanwhile, Zack makes a new friend.

E4 New Horizons 2017-08-06 · 60 min Desai forces Dutch to help him calm down a woman undergoing C-section. Meanwhile, the underground takes a heavy blow and Eph and Alex learn of New Horizons.

E5 Belly of the Beast 2017-08-13 · 60 min While Vasiliy and Quinlan acquire the nuclear pit from the strigoi convoy, Eph and Alex head for New Horizons to discover it's secret. Meanwhile, Dutch leads a rebellion and finds Abraham, while in the past, Quinlan finds a moment of happiness.

E6 Tainted Love 2017-08-20 · 60 min Roman takes the others to meet with an old friend who can provide them with a plane and get the warhead to New York. Meanwhile, Zack learns a painful lesson about love.

E7 Ouroboros 2017-08-27 · 60 min Eph reunites with Abraham and Dutch, bringing Alex along with him. His health failing, Setrakian ignores Eph's warnings, pushing himself to the limit in his quest for victory and revenge. Fet and Quinlan race back to Manhattan. Meanwhile, Gus decides to help the resistance, but Creem goes to the Master with valuable information. Later, the Master seals off the city and prepares to eliminate them all.

E8 Extraction 2017-09-03 · 60 min Before he has Quinlan kill him, Abraham tells the others how to defeat the Master. They begin by assaulting the Partnership facility and capturing Desai. Meanwhile, the Master sends Zack on a special mission.

E9 The Traitor 2017-09-10 · 60 min The team threatens Selah to get leverage against Desai. Meanwhile, Eph tries to determine if Zack is working for the Master or not, while Gus goes to recover the nuke.

E10 The Last Stand 2017-09-17 · 60 min The team is forced to retreat, and Quinlan and Vasily come up with a plan to use the nuke to destroy the Master once and for all.

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