Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4 (2016)
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Ghost Rider, Life Model Decoys, and a Framework reality push the team to their limits. This 2016 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. All 22 episodes stream on Disney+ in the US, about 16h 30m in all.
| Release date | September 20, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 22 × ~45 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Introduces Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), the Life Model Decoys and the Framework.
What to watch before Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 FAQ
Can you skip Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU timeline, so nothing in the MCU depends on it.
How many episodes does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4 have?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4 has 22 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 4 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 4 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.