The Leftovers Timeline ( Real )

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June 29, 2014

Premiere of The Leftovers

The first episode of the TV show The Leftovers premiered, introducing viewers to its post-apocalyptic drama based on Tom Perrotta's novel.

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October 4, 2015

Season 2 Premiere of The Leftovers

The second season of The Leftovers began airing, expanding the storyline and deepening the show's exploration of its themes.

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April 16, 2017

Season 3 Premiere of The Leftovers

The third and final season of The Leftovers premiered, concluding the series and resolving its narratives.

The Leftovers Timeline ( Fictional )

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October 14, 2011

The Sudden Departure

Mysterious event where 2% of the world's population disappears suddenly without explanation.

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2012

Tommy's Cult Formation

Tommy forms a religious cult that believes in miracles following the Departure.

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2012

The Guilty Remnant Established

A secretive cult formed by people affected by the Departure who vow silence and wear white, aiming to remind the world what was lost.

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2013

Laurie Garvey Leaves Family for Guilty Remnant

Laurie abandons her family to join the Guilty Remnant cult.

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2014

Kevin Garvey Becomes Police Chief of Mapleton

Kevin Garvey assumes the role of police chief in Mapleton, dealing with fallout after the Departure.

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2014

Mapleton Stage 2 Incident

A series of events in Mapleton involving conflicts between townsfolk and the Guilty Remnant intensifies.

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2014

Kevin's Mental Health Struggles

Kevin experiences disturbing visions and hallucinations, questioning reality.

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2015

Kevin Vanishes and Returns

Kevin disappears mysteriously for 3 days, with unclear whereabouts, then returns to Mapleton.

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2016

Kevin Travels to Miracle, Texas

Kevin and companions travel to Miracle, Texas, a town spared from the Sudden Departure, searching for answers.

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2016

KMZ Incident in Miracle

The strange events involving Kevin, Laurie, and the town's secrets play out, revealing deeper mysteries about the Departure.

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2016

Final Confrontation with Patti Levin

Kevin confronts the ghost-like figure of Patti Levin, leader of the Guilty Remnant.

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2017

Kevin and Laurie Reconcile

After many hardships and losses, Kevin and Laurie attempt to mend their family and relationship.