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SEASON 1 · 2021

Squid Game: Season 1

9EPISODES
2021YEAR
3SEASONS

Squid Game season 1 is available in the US on Netflix.

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Squid Game season 1 streaming guide

Squid Game season 1 (2021) has 9 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Netflix. The season premiered on September 17, 2021. The last episode aired on September 17, 2021.

Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Red Light, Green Light
Season 1, Episode 1· September 17, 2021· 61 min

Hoping to win easy money, a broke and desperate Gi-hun agrees to take part in an enigmatic game. Not long into the first round, unforeseen horrors unfold.

2
Hell
Season 1, Episode 2· September 17, 2021· 63 min

Split on whether to continue or quit, the group holds a vote. But their realities in the outside world may prove to be just as unforgiving as the game.

3
The Man with the Umbrella
Season 1, Episode 3· September 17, 2021· 55 min

A few players enter the next round — which promises equal doses of sweet and deadly — with hidden advantages. Meanwhile, Jun-ho sneaks his way inside.

4
Stick to the Team
Season 1, Episode 4· September 17, 2021· 55 min

As alliances form among the players, no one is safe in the dorm after lights-out. The third game challenges Gi-hun's team to think strategically.

5
A Fair World
Season 1, Episode 5· September 17, 2021· 52 min

Gi-hun and his team take turns keeping guard through the night. The masked men encounter trouble with their co-conspirators.

6
Gganbu
Season 1, Episode 6· September 17, 2021· 62 min

Players pair off for the fourth game. Gi-hun grapples with a moral dilemma, Sang-woo chooses self-preservation and Sae-byeok shares her untold story.

7
VIPS
Season 1, Episode 7· September 17, 2021· 58 min

The Masked Leader welcomes VIP guests to the facility for a front-row viewing of the show. In the fifth game, some players crack under pressure.

8
Front Man
Season 1, Episode 8· September 17, 2021· 33 min

Ahead of the last round, distrust and disgust run deep among the finalists. Jun-ho makes a getaway, determined to expose the game's dirty secrets.

9
One Lucky Day
Season 1, Episode 9· September 17, 2021· 56 min

The final round presents another cruel test — but this time, how it ends depends on just one player. The game's creator steps out of the shadows.

In the US, Squid Game season 1 is available on Netflix. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Squid Game season 1?

Squid Game season 1 is available in the US on Netflix. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does Squid Game season 1 have?

Squid Game season 1 has 9 episodes; the first episode aired on September 17, 2021.

Where can I watch Squid Game season 1 episode 1?

Squid Game season 1 episode 1 (“Red Light, Green Light”) is available in the US on Netflix, along with the rest of the season.

When did Squid Game season 1 come out?

Squid Game season 1 premiered on September 17, 2021.

What audio and subtitle options does Squid Game season 1 have?

Audio and subtitle options for Squid Game season 1 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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