The Last Ship Timeline ( Real )

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June 22, 2014

Premiere of The Last Ship TV Series

The Last Ship premieres on TNT, introducing viewers to a post-apocalyptic naval drama based on William Brinkley's novel.

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June 21, 2015

Season 2 Premiere of The Last Ship

The second season of The Last Ship airs on TNT, continuing the story of the USS Nathan James crew.

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June 5, 2016

Season 3 Premiere of The Last Ship

The third season of The Last Ship debuts on TNT, expanding the series' storyline and character development.

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June 4, 2017

Season 4 Premiere of The Last Ship

The fourth season of The Last Ship premieres on TNT, continuing to build the show’s narrative and explore new threats.

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June 3, 2018

Season 5 Premiere of The Last Ship

The fifth and final season of The Last Ship begins airing on TNT, concluding the series' storyline.

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November 11, 2018

Conclusion of The Last Ship Series

The Last Ship TV series concludes after its fifth season, wrapping up the narrative of the naval drama.

The Last Ship Timeline ( Fictional )

pandemic
Early 2013

Outbreak of the Red Flu

A deadly global pandemic called the Red Flu breaks out, killing millions and causing worldwide chaos.

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Mid 2013

USS Nathan James Deployed

The USS Nathan James, a naval destroyer, is deployed on a mission to find a cure for the Red Flu virus.

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Mid 2013

USS Nathan James Crew Infected and Immunized

The crew of the Nathan James is infected but discovers they are immune, making them crucial to developing a vaccine.

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Late 2013

Development of the Vaccine Begins

Under the leadership of Dr. Rachel Scott and Captain Tom Chandler, the team begins work on a vaccine aboard the ship.

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Late 2013

Vaccine Delivered to Washington D.C.

The Nathan James delivers the first batch of vaccine to the remnants of the U.S. government in Washington D.C.

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Early 2014

Mutiny on the Nathan James

A faction within the crew attempts mutiny due to differing views on how to handle the pandemic and leadership.

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2014

Global Efforts to Distribute Vaccine

Efforts begin worldwide to distribute the vaccine and begin rebuilding society after the pandemic.

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2015

New Leadership Takes Command of Nathan James

Captain Chandler shifts to a different command role, with new leadership taking over the ship's mission.

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2015-2016

Efforts to Combat New Threats

The crew faces new adversaries and threats as they attempt to protect the vaccine supply and survivors.