BrainDead_
A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
Created By
Michelle King, Robert King
Network
CBS
Episodes
13
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
BrainDead has 1 season with 13 episodes spanning 2016.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead →
Rating
BrainDead holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 195 votes.
Year context
BrainDead first aired 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (1 season, 13 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
13
Episodes
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Michelle King
Creator
Robert King
NETWORKS (1)
CBS
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
Rating
7.2/10 (195 votes)
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is BrainDead about?
A young fresh-faced Hill staffer gets her first job in Washington, D.C. and discovers two things: 1. The government has stopped working, and 2. alien spawn have come to earth and eaten the brains of a growing number of Congressmen and Hill staffers.
How many seasons does BrainDead have?
BrainDead has 1 season with 13 episodes total.
Who created BrainDead?
BrainDead was created by Michelle King and Robert King.
Who stars in BrainDead?
The cast of BrainDead includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James.
What is the rating of BrainDead?
BrainDead has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 195 votes on TMDB.
Is BrainDead still running?
BrainDead was canceled.
GENRES (3)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
Comedy
