The Handmaid's Tale
Wednesdays on HuluThe Handmaid's Tale Season 3 Episode 12
Sacrifice
Recap
Upon learning of the arrest of Fred and Serena in Canada and the disappearance of Commander Winslow, several of the other Commanders meet with Commander Lawrence to try and figure out what is happening. Eleanor notifies June they are there and suggests helping Beth in the kitchen. Beth informs June that Billy is on board with their plan. June offers to take the coffee to the men so she can find out what is going on. Commander Lawrence notes that he has been stripped of his high-level clearance and they are only coming to him because the other Commanders are missing. They inform him that his clearance can be restored. The men leave and Commander Lawrence informs June that Fred and Serena have been arrested in Canada. June sees Rita at the store and Rita informs her that she would like to help with her plan. She also tells June that she is proud of her. In Canada, Serena confessed to Fred that she played a part in their capture. He is visibly disturbed and looks as if he could kill her. Olivia and Mrs.Putnam visit the Lawrence household to ask for prayers and assistance with finding Commander Winslow. Eleanor almost slips up and reveals their plan, but Commander Lawrence covers their tracks. Moira and Luke take Nichole to the facility where Fred and Serena are being held. They have agreed to let Serena see Nichole so that Luke can confront Fred face to face. Moira confronts Serena about her role in helping Fred assault June and informs her that she was a victim of his assault as well. Eleanor tries to leave to gather more children to rescue. June stops her by slamming her against the wall and screaming at her. Eleanor retreats to her room. June later finds her struggling to breathe in bed and discovers a bottle of pills beside her bed. She considers getting help but decides against it. June leaves the room like she was never there and a Martha finds Eleanor the next day. As June is helping to prepare food for after Eleanor's funeral, Commander Lawrence informs her that he was able to keep the border open. Luke confronts Fred and gets to take a swing at him after Fred makes a remark about June.
- Show:
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Season:
- The Handmaid's Tale Season 3
- Episode Number:
- 12