Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 (2013)
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Agent Coulson assembles a team of SHIELD agents to handle strange new threats. This 2013 Marvel season was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 22 episodes, about 16h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | September 24, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 22 × ~45 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Coulson, back from the dead, leads a small team. The season changes completely after the events of The Winter Soldier.
What to watch before Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Thor (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
Where to watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 FAQ
Can you skip Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1?
Yes, skip it if you like. It’s a Marvel title, but not part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 have?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 has 22 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 part of the MCU?
It was made by Marvel Television alongside the MCU films. Marvel has since folded some of these shows into its official timeline; see our Netflix and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. canon guides for details.
Does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 1 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.