Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything the night throws at them. As the clock winds down with their fates hanging in the balance, each character is forced to reckon with their pasts as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
What Is America? (Episode 1) 6.4
Writer: James DeMonaco
Air date: 2018-09-04
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Once a year, any and all crime -- including murder -- is legal in America for a period of 12 hours.
Take What's Yours (Episode 2) 6.8
Writer: Thomas Kelly
Air date: 2018-09-11
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jane considers the morality of Purge while Miguel searches for Pete the Cop.
The Urge to Purge (Episode 3) 7.0
Writer: Mick Betancourt
Air date: 2018-09-18
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Penelope prepares for her sacrifice. Rick and Jenna weigh the cost of closing their business deal.
Release the Beast (Episode 4) 6.6
Writer: Krystal Houghton Ziv
Air date: 2018-09-25
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jane must leave the office while Lila consoles Jenna. Penelope is thrust into the Carnival of Flesh.
Rise Up (Episode 5) 7.4
Writer: Jamie Chan
Air date: 2018-10-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Catalina warns Jenna. Henry torments Penelope. Jane goes on a ride along with the Matron Saints.
The Forgotten (Episode 6) 7.0
Writer: Jeremy Robbins
Air date: 2018-10-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Joe remembers the past while Miguel confronts Henry. Jane learns a dark truth about David Ryker.
Lovely Dark and Deep (Episode 7) 6.9
Air date: 2018-10-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Miguel and Penelope hike the forest. Jane must endure David's party. Rick doubts Lila's intentions.
The Giving Time Is Here (Episode 8) 7.7
Writer: Thomas Kelly
Air date: 2018-10-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.
I Will Participate (Episode 9) 7.8
Writer: Nick Snyder
Air date: 2018-10-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Joe debates the Purge with Jane. Miguel teams up with Pete to rescue Penelope.
A Nation Reborn (Episode 10) 8.2
Air date: 2018-11-06
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Penelope takes charge. Miguel and Pete grapple with an unexpected enemy.