Who is Fred Waterford in The Handmaid's Tale?
The Commander · The Waterford household
Fred Waterford (The Commander) is a character in The Handmaid's Tale, part of The Waterford household. High-ranking Commander, pious in public, predatory in private.
When does Fred Waterford first appear?
Fred Waterford first appears in Season 1, Episode 1 (“Offred”) of The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025, Hulu).
Who is Fred Waterford connected to?
Relationships already established when Fred Waterford first appears — nothing from later episodes.
- June Osborne — Her Commander — her revenge
- Serena Joy Waterford — Co-founders of their own prison
- Nick Blaine — Driver — and the Eye watching him
Which group does Fred Waterford belong to?
By the time Fred Waterford appears, The Waterford household also includes Serena Joy Waterford, Nick Blaine, Rita Blue.
Who else is introduced in this episode?
- June Osborne — Offred
- Janine Lindo — Ofwarren
- Emily Malek — Ofglen
- Moira Strand — June's best friend
- Luke Bankole — June's husband
- Serena Joy Waterford — The Commander's wife
- Nick Blaine — Driver & Eye
- Rita Blue — The Waterfords' Martha
- Aunt Lydia — Mistress of the handmaids
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