Halt and Catch Fire

The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.

After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.

Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.

A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.

A visitor from Joe's past threatens his newfound connection with Cameron. Meanwhile, with Donna out of town, the toll of Gordon's work catches up with him.

Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.

Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.

Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.