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Marvel's Agent Carter
2015–2016 · 2 seasons · 18 episodes
Peggy Carter takes the lead.
Explore the seasons- Series premiere
- January 6, 2015
- Viewing time
- 12h 57m (estimated)
- Opening story setting
- 1946 ↗
The story
Why watch Agent Carter?
Peggy Carter takes the lead in a postwar spy story. In 1946, her work at the Strategic Scientific Reserve leaves little room for the field assignments she wants. A request from Howard Stark gives her a different mission: investigate who is behind the accusations against him. The series follows Peggy's work beyond the wartime setting, with Hayley Atwell returning in the title role.
A personal espionage story with Peggy at its center. The period setting and her struggle to use her field experience give the series a different rhythm from the larger ensemble films.
Synopsis source · Disney+ ↗Before you begin
A starting point
For an earlier introduction to Peggy and her wartime connection with Steve Rogers, we suggest Captain America: The First Avenger. This is an optional character introduction.
Story & release
Where it fits
The official synopsis places the opening in 1946. That describes the story's setting, not a numbered position in a complete MCU timeline. This catalog has not published a reviewed story-order placement for the series.
Your viewing time
Two seasons. One character to follow.
Episode times come from the existing catalog and remain labeled as estimates.
Season 1
8 episodes · 5h 43m (estimated)
Premiered January 6, 2015
A mission beyond the desk
In 1946, Peggy's duties at the SSR do not match her experience in the field. Howard Stark asks her to investigate the people behind accusations involving his weapons. The opening season follows that assignment alongside the professional obstacles Peggy faces after the war.
Synopsis source · Disney+ ↗Optional before Doomsday. Peggy Carter's own 1946-set spy series; deepens her character but has no direct link to Doomsday.
View 8 episodes
- 01Now Is Not the End43m (estimated)
- 02Bridge and Tunnel42m (estimated)
- 03Time and Tide43m (estimated)
- 04The Blitzkrieg Button43m (estimated)
- 05The Iron Ceiling43m (estimated)
- 06A Sin to Err43m (estimated)
- 07SNAFU43m (estimated)
- 08Valediction43m (estimated)
Season 2
10 episodes · 7h 14m (estimated)
Premiered January 19, 2016
A new assignment in Los Angeles
Peggy leaves New York for Los Angeles as her work turns toward new Atomic Age threats. A different city brings new acquaintances and a new home, but the glamour of postwar Hollywood conceals dangers. The second season moves her espionage story into that setting.
Synopsis source · Apple TV / ABC ↗Optional before Doomsday. More of Peggy Carter's spy series; only for fans who want extra time with her before Doomsday.
View 10 episodes
- 01The Lady in the Lake44m (estimated)
- 02A View in the Dark44m (estimated)
- 03Better Angels44m (estimated)
- 04Smoke and Mirrors44m (estimated)
- 05The Atomic Job43m (estimated)
- 06Life of the Party44m (estimated)
- 07Monsters43m (estimated)
- 08The Edge of Mystery43m (estimated)
- 09A Little Song and Dance43m (estimated)
- 10Hollywood Ending42m (estimated)
People to follow
Characters & performers
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An official first look
Promotional scene · November 4, 2014. Contains footage from the show.
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Sources & context
About this guide
Sources checked 2026-11-07. Catalog metadata, images and existing grades are from the current catalog. A source link does not imply streaming availability in your region.
- Disney+ — Official series synopsis and cast ↗
- Marvel Entertainment — Official Agent Carter sneak peek ↗
- Apple TV / ABC — Season two synopsis and cast credits ↗