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The Stand

1994 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil.

6.8(172 reviews)

11.4869% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 8, 1994
Last air date: May 12, 1994
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: ABC
Creator / showrunner: Stephen King
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Laurel Entertainment, Greengrass Productions

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Cast

Gary Sinise

Stu Redman

Rob Lowe

Nick Andros

Molly Ringwald

Frannie Goldsmith

Jamey Sheridan

Randall Flagg

Corin Nemec

Harold Lauder

Ruby Dee

Mother Abagail Freemantle

Adam Storke

Larry Underwood

Miguel Ferrer

Lloyd Henreid

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.8

172 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera5.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.800000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful