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The Side Effect

S4 : E7

TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.06.19

Kady goes to the flea market. What’s Zelda been up to? This one’s about Fen, you guys.

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Quentin Coldwater, a grad student at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy, has been fascinated by the magical fantasy world since he was young. But as he has gotten older, Quentin and his 20-something friends have discovered that the magical world they read about as children is not only real, but it poses dangers to humanity. While studying at the secret upstate New York school, the friends struggle to cope with the aftermath of a catastrophe that befalls the institution.

Cast

Jason Ralph, Hale Appleman, Olivia Taylor Dudley

Executive Producers

Mike Cahill, Michael London, Janice Williams, John McNamara, Sera Gamble, Henry Alonso Myers

full-episodes (13)

Unauthorized Magic

S1 : E1 | TV-MA | 53 min | Aired: 01.25.16

Best of friends Quentin and Julia, are mysteriously recruited to take an entrance exam to Brakebills University, a secret institution for magical pedagogy.
The Source of Magic

S1 : E2 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 01.25.16

Quentin is distraught as he faces expulsion for his involvement in an otherworldly attack on Brakebills, while Julia delves deeper into underground magic and takes a test to prove herself to the Hedge Witches.
Consequences of Advanced Spellcasting

S1 : E3 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.01.16

Quentin and Julia have an unexpected - and volatile - reunion. Penny is overwhelmed by the power of his own psychic abilities and Alice is determined to find out what happened to her missing brother - at any cost.
The World in the Walls

S1 : E4 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 02.08.16

Quentin wakes up in a mental hospital and must set his panic aside to seek the help of the one person he least trusts. Julia is hurt after her fallout with Quentin and commits to learning more powerful spells with the Hedge Witches.
Mendings, Major and Minor

S1 : E5 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.15.16

Although everyone should be training for the upcoming Welter’s Tournament, the students are each dealing with a personal distraction that keeps them from staying focused.
Impractical Applications

S1 : E6 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 02.22.16

The First Years are thrust into the old Brakebills tradition of THE TRIALS, a midterm-slash-hazing ritual in which failing means flunking out for good. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, Julia meets a fellow blacklisted Hedge Witch.
The Mayakovsky Circumstance

S1 : E7 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 02.29.16

The Brakebills students endure the rigors of Brakebills South and the harsh methods of Professor Mayakovsky. Eliot and Margo’s friendship is threatened when Eliot finds a new love interest.
The Strangled Heart

S1 : E8 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.07.16

As a new semester starts, Quentin and Alice deal with the turn their relationship took at Brakebills South, but their personal crisis is put on hold when an agent of The Beast takes violent action. Meanwhile, Julia tries to put her Hedge Witch life behind her, before a new friend gives her a fresh perspective on magic.
The Writing Room

S1 : E9 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.14.16

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Eliot seek an enchanted object hidden in the estate of Fillory author Christopher Plover. But when they get there, they discover that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of past misdeeds: Meanwhile, Julia seeks redemption for her own magical missteps.
Homecoming

S1 : E10 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.21.16

To rescue a friend, Quentin and Alice have to learn to perform a new type of magic... from Alice’s parents. Margo seeks Eliot’s help to deal with a troublesome ex. Julia is forced to work with a former Brakebillian – and together, they make a surprising discovery.
Remedial Battle Magic

S1 : E11 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.28.16

Quentin, Alice, Eliot and Margo seek a shortcut to master Battle Magic while Penny turns to old habits to block out the increasingly loud voice in his head. Meanwhile, Julia and the Free Traders seek to move up NYC’s magical creature underground.
Thirty-Nine Graves

S1 : E12 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.04.16

After a night of drinking, the students wake up to foggy memories and a healthy dose of regret. But Penny is quick to remind them all that there’s no time for talking out feelings - their very lives depend on getting to The Neitherlands as soon as possible.
Have You Brought Me Little Cakes?

S1 : E13 | TV-MA | 49 min | Aired: 04.11.16

Using time magic, Quentin and Julia have arrived in Fillory and now must try to catch up with the rest who are more than 70 years ahead of them, searching for The Beast.
Knight of Crowns

S2 : E1 | TV-MA | 47 min | Aired: 01.25.17

In the aftermath of their clash with The Beast, Quentin and his friends scramble for a new plan, while Julia and The Beast strike a dangerous deal.
Hotel Spa Potions

S2 : E2 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.01.17

Quentin, Alice, Penny and Margo seek a new weapon. Eliot struggles with being king. Julia and The Beast find an unexpected ally.
Divine Elimination

S2 : E3 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 02.08.17

Our Heroes return from Brakebills with a spell powerful enough to kill The Beast, only to find themselves waylaid by an ancient curse. Julia, meanwhile, conspires with Marina and The Beast to lure Reynard into a trap but doubts as to whether he will live up to his end of the bargain and if they can trust him along the way. Penny realizes that all the thrones in Fillory are cursed when he notices strange behavior from Quentin, Eliot, Alice and Margo.
The Flying Forest

S2 : E4 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.15.17

Quentin and Penny embark upon a quest. Margo works on a way to help Eliot. Julia seeks out an old friend’s help.
Cheat Day

S2 : E5 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.22.17

Quentin adjusts to his new life. Penny seeks help from an unexpected source. Eliot and Margo contend with the dangers of ruling. Julia and Kady discover another consequence of Reynard’s attack.
The Cock Barrens

S2 : E6 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.01.17

Quentin strives to help a friend who is suffering. Eliot and Margo’s negotiations take a shocking turn. Julia and Kady discover a possible key to stopping Reynard.
Plan B

S2 : E7 | TV-MA | 42 min | Aired: 03.08.17

Julia and Kady enlist Quentin, Margo, Eliot and Penny for a magical heist.
Word as Bond

S2 : E8 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.15.17

The Magicians deal with a variety of crises as Quentin struggles to keep his own problem a secret.
Lesser Evils

S2 : E9 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.22.17

Julia recklessly continues with her quest, while Eliot and Margo step up to protect Fillory.
The Girl Who Told Time

S2 : E10 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.29.17

Quentin helps Julia with her search. Eliot endeavors to win over his people, as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret. Penny and Kady are caught between two magical factions.
The Rattening

S2 : E11 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.05.17

Quentin and Julia undertake a difficult journey. Eliot faces mounting catastrophes in Fillory. Margo attempts to fix the bad deal she made. Penny finds a new ally.
Ramifications

S2 : E12 | TV-MA | 46 min | Aired: 04.12.17

Julia, Kady, and Penny each make sacrifices in order to finally face Reynard. Quentin and Eliot learn a disturbing truth about Fillory.
We Have Brought You Little Cakes

S2 : E13 | TV-MA | 47 min | Aired: 04.19.17

Quentin, Eliot, Julia, and Margo enact a risky plan to protect Fillory. Penny questions fate, while Kady makes a deal to help him.
The Tale of the Seven Keys

S3 : E1 | TV-MA | 47 min | Aired: 01.10.18

Quentin and Julia attempt to bring magic back. Eliot and Margo chafe under the fairy occupation.
Heroes and Morons

S3 : E2 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 01.17.18

Eliot embarks on a quest. Quentin, Kady, and Josh continue their search for magic.
The Losses of Magic

S3 : E3 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 01.24.18

Alice and Quentin visit her parents as Kady and Julia explore new methods to heal Penny.
Be the Penny

S3 : E4 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 01.31.18

As Eliot is hunted, Quentin and Julia discover a powerful secret tied to the history of Brakebills.
A Life in the Day

S3 : E5 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.07.18

Julia helps Alice navigate a personal crisis as Quentin and Eliot go on an adventure.
Do You Like Teeth?

S3 : E6 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.14.18

Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet as Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.
Poached Eggs

S3 : E7 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.21.18

Margo makes a bold stand against the Fairy Queen. Quentin and Penny try to retrieve a lost item.
Six Short Stories About Magic

S3 : E8 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.28.18

Julia and Fen investigate a dangerous group of Magicians as Eliot and Margo’s reign is challenged.
All That Josh

S3 : E9 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.07.18

Quentin, Kady and Alice try to convince an old friend to return home.
The Art of the Deal

S3 : E10 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.14.18

Quentin and Alice search the castle for an important object while Julia and Fen work with an enemy.
Twenty-Three

S3 : E11 | TV-MA | 43 min | Aired: 03.21.18

The group strategizes as Josh and Julia travel to a familiar place and are given a chance to help.
The Fillorian Candidate

S3 : E12 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.28.18

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.
Will You Play with Me?

S3 : E13 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.04.18

The group finds what they’re looking for and attempt once and for all to get magic back.
A Flock of Lost Birds

S4 : E1 | TV-MA | 46 min | Aired: 01.23.19

Brian takes a friend out for ice cream. Sam is one week away from retirement.
Lost, Found, ....Ed

S4 : E2 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 01.30.19

Dean Fogg gets a new suit.
The Bad News Bear

S4 : E3 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.06.19

Kady gets a puppy. Quentin meets a snake.
Marry, F---, Kill

S4 : E4 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.13.19

Josh gives Margo a muffin. Julia drinks Schnapps.
Escape from the Happy Place

S4 : E5 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.20.19

Alice and Quentin confront a dog. There are some flashbacks.
A Timeline and Place

S4 : E6 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.27.19

Quentin and Julia play Pictionary. Margo drinks some weird milk.
The Side Effect

S4 : E7 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.06.19

Kady goes to the flea market. What’s Zelda been up to? This one’s about Fen, you guys.
Home Improvement

S4 : E8 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.13.19

Penny licks an egg. Alice is jealous of a flower.
The Serpent

S4 : E9 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.20.19

Quentin eats a quesadilla. Kady and Zelda share a smoke.
All That Hard, Glossy Armor

S4 : E10 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.27.19

Margo hits her step count.
The 4-1-1

S4 : E11 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 04.03.19

The gang talks to a book. Tick threatens to drink some water.
The Secret Sea

S4 : E12 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 04.10.19

Quentin yells at a plant. Margo stares at a fish.
No Better to Be Safe than Sorry

S4 : E13 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 04.17.19

Quentin and Josh get cake. Quentin reflects on his actions.
Do Something Crazy

S5 : E1 | TV-MA | 46 min | Aired: 01.15.20

Penny and Julia go stargazing. Eliot and Margo forget a sandwich.
The Wrath of the Time Bees

S5 : E2 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 01.22.20

Alice didn’t buy enough tacos. Fen’s got 3 bars.
The Mountain of Ghosts

S5 : E3 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 01.29.20

Eliot and Alice go for a hike. Fen gets a haircut.
Magicians Anonymous

S5 : E4 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.05.20

Julia lends a book to some lady. Fogg finds a sock.
Apocalypse? Now?!

S5 : E5 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.12.20

Kady punches a dude. Margo misses cocaine. Yawn.
Oops!...I Did It Again

S5 : E6 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.12.20

Margo and Eliot have a bad day. Eliot has a bad day.
Acting Dean

S5 : E7 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 02.19.20

Todd sings a song. Margo gives a foot bath.
Garden Variety Homicide

S5 : E8 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 02.26.20

Josh returns from his nephew’s bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.
Cello Squirrel Daffodil

S5 : E9 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.04.20

Penny only wears vintage. Alice rejects a sandwich. Julia does a thing.
Purgatory

S5 : E10 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.11.20

Margo learns to project. Josh goes to the spa.
Be the Hyman

S5 : E11 | TV-MA | 45 min | Aired: 03.18.20

Slap fight! Josh eats a pickle. Dreams are weird.
The Balls

S5 : E12 | TV-MA | 44 min | Aired: 03.25.20

Margo sees a purse she hates. Alice writes a letter. We couldn’t get Prince.
Fillory and Further

S5 : E13 | TV-MA | 48 min | Aired: 04.01.20

Christmas comes early.

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