Offred, one the few fertile women known as Handmaids in the oppressive Republic of Gilead, struggles to survive as a reproductive surrogate for a powerful Commander and his resentful wife.

Offred and her fellow Handmaids assist with the delivery of Janine's baby, prompting Offred to recall her own daughter's birth. Offred draws closer to Ofglen while dreading a secret meeting with the Commander.

Offred visits Janine's baby with Serena Joy and remembers the early days of the revolution, before Gilead. Ofglen faces a difficult challenge.

As Offred is not pregnant, she is banished to her room by the commander's wife. There, she discovers a message written in latin by the previous Offred. She is longing to know what the message means and what has happened to its writer.

Some people in Offred's life are taking on surprising new roles. The former Ofglen, now Ofstevens, has information to share with Offred before shocking everyone gathered near the market place. Flashbacks reveal the unconventional beginning of the relationship between June and Luke. Written by Shauna Russ

When a trade delegation from Mexico comes to Gilead, Offred discovers several shocking secrets.

What happened to Luke after he was separated from June and his daughter Hannah. He tries surviving the harsh, new world alone so he can find them again.

While his wife is away, Commander Waterford takes Offred on an excursion outside the walls of Gilead to a den of iniquity where she finds a familiar face.

June is tasked with going back to Jezebels to find a package. Meanwhile in Gilead, Janine has trouble relinquishing her newborn baby.

When a punishment is handed down for Janine, June and the other handmaids must face the unthinkable. Serena discovers Fred's secrets. Meanwhile, Moira makes it into Canada.