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- "The Killer Final Season!"
- —The HTGAWM final season slogan
This page is dedicated to the sixth and final season of ABC's How to Get Away with Murder. The series was renewed for a sixth season on May 10, 2019, by ABC.[4] On July 11, 2019, it was annouced that this season would be the show's last.[1]
The season is announced to consist of a total of fifteen episodes[1] and premiered on September 26, 2019 with "Say Goodbye" and is set to conclude on May 14, 2020.[3]
Storyline Information
- Where Laurel and Christopher are.[5]
- More about Tegan's backstory.[6]
- Whether Laurel's mother is alive or not.[6]
- A flash forward in the first episode which sets up the biggest mystery the show has done to date.[7]
- The FBI investigation into Annalise and the gang will be a major focus in the final episodes.[7]
- The big question about whether the Keating 4 (and co.) get away with everything will be adressed.
- The season should have a slightly faster story development than previous seasons.[1]
- Who killed Asher.
- Who killed Annalise.
Season Summary
Overview
This season follows Professor Annalise Keating's (Viola Davis) class through their final semester in law school – while the deception, fear and guilt binding Professor Keating to her students prove deadlier than ever.[8]
Cast
For a breakdown of the characters' appearances, check here.
For a list of all of the cast and crew members, check here.
Starring
- Viola Davis - Annalise Keating (10/15)
- Billy Brown - Nate Lahey (10/15)
- Jack Falahee - Connor Walsh (10/15)
- Rome Flynn - Gabriel Maddox (10/15)
- Aja Naomi King - Michaela Pratt (10/15)
- Matt McGorry - Asher Millstone (10/15)
- Conrad Ricamora - Oliver Hampton (10/15)
- Amirah Vann - Tegan Price (10/15)
- Charlie Weber - Frank Delfino (10/15)
- Liza Weil - Bonnie Winterbottom (10/15)
Guest Starring
- William R. Moses - Agent Lanford (6/15)
- Kelen Coleman - Chloe Millstone (5/15)
- Jennifer Jalene - Agent Avery Norris (5/15)
- Ray Campbell - Solomon Vick (4/15)
- Quei Tann - Peyton Osborn (4/15)
- Cas Anvar - Robert Hsieh (3/15)
- Marsha Stephanie Blake - Vivian Maddox (3/15)
- Jennifer Parsons - Lydia Millstone (3/15)
- Tom Verica - Sam Keating (3/15; voice only)
- Natalia Del Riego - Marisol Diaz (2/15)
- Gerardo Celasco - Xavier Castillo (2/15)
- Dijon Talton - Ravi (2/15)
- Mercedes Mason - Cora Duncan (2/15)
Episodic Cast
- Kathleen Quinlan - Britt
- Emily Bergl - Sally
- Christopher Darga - Victor
- Ithamar Enriquez - Dr. Jeff Heby
- Gita Reddy - Minister
- Esai Morales - Jorge Castillo
- Catherine Dent - DHS Attorney Ford
- Jessica Marie Garcia - Rhonda Navarro
- Kelly Coffield Park - Judge Helen Bines
- Nora Dunn - Judge Lily Nanjani
- Eve Gordon - A.D.A. Gibson
- Alexandra Grey - Brandi Greene
- John Bain - A.D.A. Richt
- Robert Mammana - Adrian Mayfield
- Nick Gracer - Felix Michel
- François Chau - Carl's Lawyer
- Heather Mazur - Heidi Turpin
- Tobias Forrest - Carl
- Katie Walder - Kelly Bryce
- Maahra Hill - Dr. Cundey
- Spencer Garrett - Alexander Ballast
- Chuti Tiu - Judge Alyssa Gage
- Cicely Tyson - Ophelia Harkness (voice only)
- Karla Souza - Laurel Castillo
- Alfred Enoch - Wes Gibbins
- Cynthia Stevenson - Pam Walsh
- Lauren Bowles - A.U.S.A. Montes
- D.W. Moffett - Jeff Walsh
- Kathleen York - Judge Vitkay
- Anne-Marie Johnson - Kendra Strauss
- Arye Gross - TBA
- Iyari Limon - TBA
- Joe Lorenzo - TBA
Co-Starring
- Oscar Daniel Reyez - Hector Diaz (2/15)
- Braylon Jackson - Young Christopher (1/15)
- Ellen Haun - Ms. Chapin (1/15)
- Lisa Dring - Danielle (1/15)
Crew
Writers
- Sarah L. Thompson ("Say Goodbye")
- Michael Russo ("Vivian's Here")
- Daniel Robinson ("Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?")
- Matthew Cruz ("I Hate the World")
- Sara Rose Feinberg("We're All Gonna Die")
- Vanessa James Benton ("Family Sucks")
- Laurence Andries ("I'm the Murderer")
- Hadi Nicholas Deeb ("I Want to Be Free")
- Maisha Closson ("Are You the Mole?")
Directors
- Stephen Cragg ("Say Goodbye", "Are You the Mole?")
- Mike Smith ("Vivian's Here")
- Catriona McKenzie ("Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?")
- Scott Printz ("I Hate the World")
- Felix Alcala ("We're All Gonna Die")
- Laura Innes ("Family Sucks")
- Lily Mariye ("I'm the Murderer")
- Alrick Riley ("I Want to Be Free")
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Airdate | Viewers (million) | ||||||
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1 | "Say Goodbye" | Stephen Cragg | Sarah L. Thompson | September 26, 2019 | 2.43[9] | ||||||
Annalise struggles with the personal toll that Laurel and Christopher's disappearance has taken on everyone. Meanwhile, the remaining Keating 4, Oliver, Frank and Bonnie disagree on the possible reasons behind Laurel's disappearance. Tegan handles the aftermath of Emmett's apparent poisoning, and Gabriel wants to take his budding relationship with Michaela to the next level. | |||||||||||
2 | "Vivian's Here" | Mike Smith | Michael Russo | October 3, 2019 | 2.56[10] | ||||||
As Michaela, Asher and Connor gear up for their last semester of law school, they take on a weighty case involving an illegal immigrant who wants asylum. Meanwhile, Michaela boycotts going to class after a blowup with Annalise about her father. Elsewhere, in an unexpected confrontation, Annalise learns a shocking truth that makes her question everything she thought she knew. | |||||||||||
3 | "Do You Think I'm a Bad Man?" | Catriona McKenzie | Daniel Robinson | October 10, 2019 | 2.23[11] | ||||||
After Michaela’s courtroom tactics do more harm than help, Annalise draws on memories of Sam to guide Michaela back to the winning path. Meanwhile, Connor bites off more than he can chew in his effort to reunite a family, forcing Tegan to call in a favor and fix his mess. Frank enlists Oliver’s help to follow a lead on Laurel; and Gabriel learns new information about Michaela’s birth father. | |||||||||||
4 | "I Hate the World" | Scott Printz | Matthew Cruz | October 17, 2019 | 2.10[12] | ||||||
The FBI continues to interrogate Connor which leads him to panic under the pressure. Meanwhile, Annalise, Tegan and the students defend a woman accused of violating a disabled man’s civil rights for developing a dating app that discriminates against him. Elsewhere, Bonnie helps Nate get more intel on Tegan while Michaela and Gabriel travel to New York to track down her father. | |||||||||||
5 | "We're All Gonna Die" | Felix Alcala | Sara Rose Feinberg | October 24, 2019 | 2.25[13] | ||||||
During therapy, a young Annalise is forced to acknowledge a very emotional and pivotal reality that makes her admit a hard truth. Meanwhile, a brutally beaten Frank returns home with a secret to share about Laurel’s disappearance. Elsewhere in an attempt to get to know her father, Michaela accepts an offer to work alongside him but quickly learns that it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. | |||||||||||
6 | "Family Sucks" | Laura Innes | Vanessa James Benton | October 31, 2019 | 2.16[14] | ||||||
Annalise intervenes in Michaela’s relationship with her father and asks for his help in return. Because Nate still doesn’t trust Tegan, he attempts to get in good with someone who was once close to her. After Asher reunites and has an unpleasant conversation with his estranged mother, he shares a meaningful moment with Michaela. Elsewhere, Connor finally learns why he was originally picked for the Keating 5. | |||||||||||
7 | "I'm the Murderer" | Lily Mariye | Laurence Andries | November 7, 2019 | 2.21[15] | ||||||
Gabriel is first chair on a case defending a teacher involved in a school shooting, and this case hits particularly close to home for both Gabriel and Annalise. Elsewhere, Annalise attempts to discourage Tegan from her new quest to right a wrong, all while Oliver makes a shocking confession. | |||||||||||
8 | "I Want to Be Free" | Alrick Riley[16] | Hadi Nicholas Deeb[16] | November 14, 2019[3] | 2.28 | ||||||
After taking the stand during Nate Senior’s murder trial, Bonnie’s world is turned upside down when a mysterious accident leads her to a hard realization. Meanwhile, the students compete for a large cash bonus during the final exam where they must come up with the best defense for a conspiracy-to-murder charge. | |||||||||||
9 | "Are You the Mole?" | Stephen Cragg | Maisha Closson | November 21, 2019 | 2.16[17] | ||||||
On the eve of graduation, Oliver gifts Connor, Michaela and Asher something unexpected. At the dean’s cocktail party, Annalise learns disturbing news. Later, Michaela receives a surprise phone call, and the FBI informant is finally revealed. | |||||||||||
10 | "We're Not Getting Away With It" | Sheelin Choksey | Tess Leibowitz | April 2, 2020[3] | TBD | ||||||
Annalise's disappearance is uncovered, and the fallout affects everyone. Following Asher's death, Michaela and Connor are booked on murder charges and forced to make the most difficult decision of their lives. Bonnie reveals a secret about Tegan, and Gabriel becomes a potential murder suspect. | |||||||||||
11 | "The Reckoning" | DeMane Davis | Inda Craig-Galvan | April 9, 2020[3] | TBD | ||||||
Annalise's disappearance leads to panic and paranoia as Michaela and Connor consider taking a deal in their cases. All the while anxious, everyone mourns Asher's death as Gabriel holds on to key details about his murder. | |||||||||||
12 | "Episode 6x12" | TBA | TBA | April 16, 2020[3] | TBD | ||||||
13 | "Episode 6x13" | TBA | TBA | April 30, 2020[3] | TBD | ||||||
14 | "Episode 6x14" | TBA | TBA | May 7, 2020[3] | TBD | ||||||
15 | "Episode 6x15" | TBA | TBA | May 14, 2020[3] | TBD |
Notes and Trivia
- Continuing with the "TGIT" line-up, How to Get Away with Murder will air once again on Thursdays at 10pm.[18]
- On July 11, 2019, Peter Nowalk announced on his twitter that HTGAWM would end with Season 6,[1] calling it a "killer final season."[19]
- Filming is sceduled to start on July 15, 2019[20] and end in February 2020.[21]
- Aja Naomi King (Michaela Pratt), Matt McGorry (Asher Millstone), Charlie Weber (Frank Delfino), Liza Weil (Bonnie Winterbottom), and Conrad Ricamora (Oliver Hampton) filmed their first scene on July 22, 2019.[22][23]
- Amirah Vann (Tegan Price) filmed her first scene on July 23, 2019.[24]
- Prior to the show's sixth season renewal, Jack Falahee expressed an interest in directing an episode in the this season.[25]
- In the press release for the sixth season, Karla Souza (Laurel Castillo) and Timothy Hutton (Emmett Crawford) are left off of the cast list.[8]
- However, in the press release for the first episode, titled "Say Goodbye", Karla Souza was included in the main cast list. The same couldn't be said about Timothy Hutton.[26]
- The read-through for "Episode 6.02" occured on July 29, 2019[27] and filming began on August 1, 2019.[28]
- On August 7. 2019, both Rome Flynn (Gabriel Maddox) and Viola Davis (Annalise Keating) were seen filming in the University of Southern California which serves as a filming location for Middleton University for "Episode 6.02".[29]
- Pete Nowalk decided to end the series with its sixth season because both he, and the cast decided that they wanted to give the show a proper send off by not ending on a cliffhanger but an actual ending.[1]
- It is worth noting that of all the season promo pictures this is the only season in which Annalise is not standing. Which is also a play on her "dying".
- This is the first season since Season 4 to feature Alfred Enoch as Wes Gibbins, the first season with his character being alive since Season 3.