An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever knew about each other.
Cast
Mike Vogel
Dale "Barbie" Barbara
Rachelle Lefevre
Julia Shumway
Alexander Koch
Junior Rennie
Eddie Cahill
Sam Verdreaux
Colin Ford
Joe McAlister
Dean Norris
James "Big Jim" Rennie
Britt Robertson
Angie McAlister
Jolene Purdy
Dodee Weaver
Aisha Hinds
Carolyn Hill
Mackenzie Lintz
Norrie Calvert-Hill
Karla Crome
Rebecca Pine
Dale Raoul
Andrea Grinnell
John Elvis
Ben Drake
Nicholas Strong
Phil Bushey
Grace Victoria Cox
Melanie Cross
Sherry Stringfield
Pauline Rennie
Stephen King
Diner Patron
Matt McHugh
Farmer Killian
Megan Ketch
Harriet Arnold
Brett Cullen
Don Barbara
Christopher Matthew Cook
Rick
Fernando Martinez
Miguel
Max Ehrich
Hunter May
Brian Distance
Guard
Kendrick Cross
Orderly
Susan Williams
Receptionist
Angelina Cortez
National Guardswoman
Curt Willis
Soldier
Jessejames Locorriere
Interrogator
Colin Dennard
Trevor
Mike Whaley
Malick
R. Keith Harris
Peter Shumway
Estes Tarver
Tom Tilden
Myke Holmes
Miller
Tia Hendricks
Audrey Everett
Dwayne Boyd
Greg
Samantha Worthen
Scared Miller
Eugene H. Russell IV
Townsperson
Michael Tourek
Wendell
Jimmy Ace Lewis
Patient
Brody Rose
Little Boy
Dwight Yoakam
Lyle Chumley
Austin James Parker
Young Sam
Reide Hale
Young Lyle
Hannah Black
Young Pauline
Bryant Prince
Aidan Tilden
Episodes
Heads Will Roll
Barbie's life is in Big Jim's hands; the dome becomes magnetized; Julia tries to save the life of a mysterious girl who may have clues about the origin of the dome.
Infestation
When Rebecca discovers an infestation of butterfly eggs on the crops, Barbie risks his life to help her save the town's food supply.
Force Majeure
Big Jim conducts a census to see how long the town can survive on dwindling resources; acid rain threatens everyone.
Revelation
Rebecca and Big Jim consider extreme measures as the conditions worsen in Chester's Mill; clues about Melanie's connection to the dome are revealed.
Reconciliation
After Big Jim and Rebecca's plan left the town divided, Julia takes over as the leader of Chester's Mill; Norrie and Joe help Melanie find more clues.
In the Dark
A cave-in severs Barbie and Sam's path back to Chester's Mill during their investigation of a mysterious tunnel; a dust storm rages through the town, as Big Jim and Julia face off in a power struggle.
Going Home
As Barbie descends further into the mysterious tunnel in hope of finding Sam, he comes across a world filled with unanswered questions.
Awakening
Barbie turns to his father for help contacting Julia but realizes that he may not be trustworthy; Big Jim declares himself sheriff of Chester's Mill.
The Red Door
Barbie is apprehended by mysterious men and relentlessly interrogated about the Dome; Big Jim forms a deal that could permanently seal the fate of the Chester's Mill residents.
The Fall
Big Jim finally learns what happened to his wife, Pauline; Chester's Mill faces a new threat -- climate change.
Black Ice
Rebecca and Sam try to save Chester's Mill residents as temperatures plunge; Barbie puts his life at risk to help Julia after a terrible accident.
Turn
The latest threat intensifies, leaving Chester's Mill residents at risk of being crushed to death; Melanie's health declines as the egg's fate remains uncertain.
Go Now
Just as the walls start to close in on those trapped in Chester's Mill, a possible exit from the dome is revealed.
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