For All Mankind

*For the current season, see season 4*

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***For All Mankind*** is a drama, alternate history, and science fiction web television series produced for Apple TV+. The series is written and created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. It focuses on an alternate history where the Soviet Union landed on the Moon prior to the United States and a world where the Space Race never ended. The series premiered on November 1, 2019.

On October 15, 2019, 2 weeks before the season 1 premiere, the series was alredy renewed for a second season. The second season focused on the height of the Cold War in the 1980s as NASA sends armed marines to the Moon.

Prior to the season 2 premiere, the series was picked up for a third season. Season 3 took another time jump of almost 9 years, focusing on the next big thing - the Race to Mars.

On July 22, 2022, the series was officially renewed for a fourth season at the San Diego Comic-ConW panel. The season premiered on November 10, 2023, with weekly releases each Friday. Season 4 starts in March 2003, 7½ years after season 3 ended.

## Premise

Imagine a world where the global Space Race never ended. This "what if" take on history from Ronald D. Moore spotlights the lives of NASA astronauts - the heroes and rock stars of their time and their families.

### Point of Divergence

The Point of Divergence (PoD) in *For All Mankind* happened in January 1966, when Sergei Korolev, chief engineer and "father" of the Soviet Space Program did not die during surgery like he did in reality. His survival led to the Soviets landing first on the Moon in 1969 and all the following divergency.

## Releases

### Seasons

*Main articles: Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, and Season 4*
All seasons of *For All Mankind* consisted of 10 episodes each. The first 3 episodes were released together, since then all episodes were released weekly.

### Episodes

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Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

### Bonus videos

*Main articles: One Giant Leap, Another Giant Leap, and Leap Into a New Millenium*
For each season after the first, Apple TV+ release a series of bonus videos connecting the new with the previous season. One Giant Leap: 1975-1982 was released prior to the second season premiere and covers the time between the first two seasons in 8 episodes. Another Giant Leap: 1984-1992 outlines the events during the almost 9 years that have passed between the second and the third season in 9 short videos. On November 2, 2023, one week prior to the season 4 premiere, 6 episodes covering the years passed after season 3 were released, titled Leap Into a New Millenium: 1996-2001.

### Time Capsule

*Main article: For All Mankind: Time Capsule*
On February 11, 2021, one week before the season two premiere, Apple released an augmented reality iOS application called For All Mankind: Time Capsule on its App Store. The application covers the almost 10 years between seasons one and two, showing the relationship between astronauts Gordo and Tracy Stevens, and their son Danny.

### Dive Deeper into Season 2

*Main article: Dive Deeper into Season 2*
During season 2, five short videos of recorded video messages were released as bonus content to the episodes 2x05 to 2x09.

The characters recording the messages are:

* 2x05 - Jimmy Stevens (to a friend called Mike)
* 2x06 - Ellen Wilson (to Pam Horton)
* 2x07 - Thomas Paine (to his wife)
* 2x08 - Kelly Baldwin (to Danny Stevens)
* 2x09 - Jewel (to a friend called Michelle)

### Podcast (S2 & S3)

*Main article: For All Mankind: The Official Podcast*
During season 2, a podcast named *For All Mankind: The Official Podcast*, hosted by Krys Marshall (playing astronaut Danielle Poole in the series), was released every 2 weeks. It featured behind-the-scenes looks and interviews with cast and crew members of the show, as well as with scientists and former astronauts. Including some bonus episodes, a total of 10 podcast episodes was produced.

The podcast returned for season 3, again hosted by Krys Marshall. 10 episodes were released, one for each episode of the season.

### Companion videos (S3)

During season 3, Apple TV+ released a companion videos series titled *The Science behind For All Mankind*. Wrenn Schmidt, playing NASA director Margo Madison in the series, explained the science seen in the episodes. The series covered episodes 1, 4, 7, and 10 of the season.

### Languages

The episodes of *For all Mankind* have been translated into 9 languages, also including audio discriptions. Subtitles are available for 41 languages.

## Soundtrack

The original soundtrack of *For all Mankind* was written and composed by Jeff Russo for the seasons 1 and 2, and by Jeff Russo & Paul Doucette for the seasons 3 and 4.

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### Track list season 1

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1. For All Mankind Main Title (1:20)
2. For All Jazz-Kind (4:02)
3. Race to the Moon (Piano Suite) (6:11)
4. Moon (0:39)
5. Heading for the Landing (2:39)
6. Heroes (2:24)
7. Hurry to Watch (1:30)
8. Karen and Ed (1:26)
9. Water, Pt. 1 (2:32)
10. Moon Miss America (3:42)
11. Lower Molly (3:08)
12. Water, Pt. 2 (7:41)
13. Questioned on Tape (2:30)
14. Ants (3:08)
15. Armed Booster / Another Ship (10:43)
16. Lonely Research (3:01)
17. Ellen and Deke In Trouble (3:02)
18. Career Over / No Russians (1:49)
19. Landing (4:01)
20. Smoke (2:29)
21. Von Braun (2:19)
22. Flight Director (1:30)
23. Lit Match (1:39)
24. Command Module Cobb (1:02)
25. Tribunal (3:28)
26. Woman on the Moon (3:04)

#### Links

* Season 1 OST on Apple Music
* Season 1 - full playlist on Apple Music
* Season 1 OST on Spotify
* Season 1 OST on YouTube

### Track list season 2

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1. Sunrise Transition (4:23)
2. Save Wubbo (6:59)
3. Molly and Ellen Leave Jamestown (2:35)
4. Shane's Old Room (1:51)
5. Baldwin Fight Aftermath (4:48)
6. Visiting the Ships (2:01)
7. The Donut Run (3:29)
8. Margot Jazz Trio Part Deux (3:26)
9. First Shot On the Moon (3:39)
10. Kelly Was a Heart Transplant (2:37)
11. Ed Rocks the Sim (1:36)
12. News of the Attack (4:26)
13. Dani and the Engineer (6:43)
14. Molly's Flight (1:36)
15. Tracy and Gordo landing (2:21)
16. Reaching For the Case (4:54)
17. Russians! (5:07)
18. Sea Dragon (4:17)
19. Here We Go (1:51)
20. Jamestown (5:56)
21. The Run (5:11)

#### Links

* Season 2 OST on Apple Music
* Season 2 - full playlist on Apple Music
* Season 2 OST on Spotify
* Season 2 OST on YouTube

### Track list season 3

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1. What We Can Build (3:17)
2. Extra Gravity (3:28)
3. Thrusters Firing (1:50)
4. Back in the Race (2:42)
5. Margo and Sergei (4:34)
6. Turning (3:40)
7. Ellen's Return (2:05)
8. Spaghetti Martian (3:22)
9. Messages (3:09)
10. Stranded (2:22)
11. Drilling (2:48)
12. Aleida's Wall (2:55)
13. Approaching Probe (2:15)
14. Mars (2:10)
15. Libra (4:34)
16. Wreckage (3:33)

#### Links

* Season 3 OST on Apple Music
* Season 3 - full playlist on Apple Music
* Kelly's Pirate Radio (playlist) on Apple Music
* Season 3 OST on Spotify
* Season 3 OST on YouTube

### Track list season 4

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1. Montage (3:25)
2. Mars Colony (1:33)
3. Bullfinch (1:57)
4. Riot (3:25)
5. Eavesdropping (2:39)
6. Powdered Milk (1:25)
7. Changes Course (3:02)
8. Docking Procedure Test (1:55)
9. Discriminator Install (3:56)
10. Floating Conflict (5:19)

#### Links

* Season 4 OST on Apple Music
* Season 4 - full playlist on Apple Music
* Season 4 OST on Spotify
* Season 4 OST on YouTube

## Galleries

### Posters

Season 1 poster
The Race ContinuesSeason 2 poster
Moon MarinesSeason 3 poster
Mars 1995Season 4 poster
Gold Rush
### Exclusive Posters

NYCC 2019 exclusive posterNYCC 2019 exclusive posterSDCC 2022 exclusive poster
### Videos

#### Recaps

For All Mankind — The Cast Recaps Season 1 - Apple TV+For All Mankind — The Cast Recaps Season 2 - Apple TV+
#### Promotional

For All Mankind — Official First Look Trailer Apple TV+For All Mankind — Remembering Apollo 11 Apple TV+For All Mankind — Time Capsule- A New AR App - Apple TV+For All Mankind — Season 2 Trailer Apple TV+For All Mankind — Season 3 Official Trailer - Apple TV+FAM S4 Teaser 1 - Helios Recruitment - Apple TV+For All Mankind — Season 4 Official Trailer - Apple TV+
#### Convention

For All Mankind - Ronald D Moore and Maril Davis Interview (New York Comic Con)The Alternate Past Of "For All Mankind" NYCC 2019 SYFY WIREThe Ladies Of For All Mankind Have Something To Say NYCC 2019 SYFY WIRE
#### Other

For All Mankind - Alternate News Opening Scenes 1975-1992
## External links

* tv.apple.com: Official site
* apple.com: Press site
* AppleTV: Playlist *"For All Mankind"* on YouTube
* For All Mankind on Reddit
* For All Mankind on Twitter
* For All Mankind on Instagram
* For All Mankind on Facebook
* For All Mankind on Wikipedia
* welcometohelios.com - Helios Aerospace Marketing Site (not online anymore) *(Archived 2024-01-09)*

## References

1. ↑   deadline.com: Apple Orders Ronald D. Moore Space Drama Series
2. ↑   apple.com: Apple TV+ launches November 1, featuring originals from the world’s greatest storytellers
3. ↑   Tweet from Apple TV+
4. ↑   deadline.com: *For All Mankind* Launches Again With Season 4 Renewal From Apple TV+
5. ↑   9to5mac.com: For All Mankind returning to Apple TV+ for fourth season on November 10 (13 Sept. 2023)
6. ↑   collider.com: Ronald D. Moore interview (April 2021) *(Archived 2022-10-18)*
7. ↑   tvline.com: For All Mankind: Original Cast Member Not Returning as Series Regular in Season 4 (Exclusive)
8. ↑   Tweet from Television Academy
9. ↑   thehugoawards.org: 2023 Hugo Awards