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The 100 Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch The 100 in order

Last updated: July 20 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

The 100 is the gripping post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama that follows 100 juvenile delinquents sent from a space station to Earth — a planet believed uninhabitable for nearly a century. Seven seasons of moral complexity, survival, and shocking plot twists await.

Premiering on The CW in 2014, The 100 quickly evolved from a teen survival drama into one of the most philosophically ambitious shows on American television. Based on Kass Morgan's novel series, the show expanded far beyond its source material, tackling questions of civilization, morality, and what it truly means to be human. Lead by Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, and Marie Avgeropoulos, The 100 ran for seven seasons and developed a passionate worldwide fanbase.

🕐 Release Order

The 100 is a single continuous series — there are no spinoffs or alternate timelines to worry about. Just watch from the beginning.

  1. The 100 — Season 1 (2014)
  2. The 100 — Season 2 (2014–2015)
  3. The 100 — Season 3 (2016)
  4. The 100 — Season 4 (2017)
  5. The 100 — Season 5 (2018)
  6. The 100 — Season 6 (2019)
  7. The 100 — Season 7 (2020)

A planned prequel series, The 100: Second Dawn, was in development but did not move forward. The main series stands complete at seven seasons.

📖 Story Chronology

Story chronology is identical to release order. The narrative jumps forward in time between some seasons but the story remains sequential and should be followed from Season 1 to Season 7.

  1. The 100 — Seasons 1–2 (arrival on Earth, conflict with Grounders and Mountain Men)
  2. The 100 — Seasons 3–4 (the City of Light, A.L.I.E., and the next apocalypse)
  3. The 100 — Seasons 5–7 (a six-year time jump, Sanctum, and the final war)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch The 100 from Season 1 in release order — there is no alternate approach. The series is narratively dense and each season's events directly determine the next. Seasons 1 and 2 are widely considered the best entry point and peak of the show, so stick with it. Many fans find that the show dramatically raises its stakes with each passing season. Even if the early episodes feel like a standard teen drama, push through — by Season 2 you'll understand why this show developed such a devoted following.

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