Crystal Lake
In 1971 (eight years before the events of the 1980 film), Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardinelli) is a single mother who has been unable to cope with her grief after her sickly young son Jason presumably drowned at Camp Crystal Lake almost a year earlier. When a dark secret from Pam's past emerges, a disturbing chain of horrifying events befalls the peaceful town of Crystal Lake, making its townspeople wonder: who is Pamela Voorhees?
- Metascore61
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Peacock
- Drama, Horror, Suspense
- TV-MA
In 1971 (eight years before the events of the 1980 film), Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardinelli) is a single mother who has been unable to cope with her grief after her sickly young son Jason presumably drowned at Camp Crystal Lake almost a year earlier. When a dark secret from Pam's past emerges, a disturbing chain of horrifying events befalls the peaceful town of Crystal Lake, making its townspeople wonder: who is Pamela Voorhees?
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Camp Crystal
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 56 mins
It's summer camp in the 70s at Camp Crystal Lake, and Jason Voorhees drowns in the lake. Nine months later, his mother Pamela is still dealing with the trauma with the help of the local sheriff, when two strangers come to visit Pamela with news of her son.
Episode 2
Part 2
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 53 mins
Pamela goes to a self-help seminar with her new friend Rita, and learns some unpleasant truths about herself thanks to the guru in charge, Wilhelm. Before Pamela goes, Gracie offers her a bracelet that Jason made for her and then goes uninvited to a high school party.
Episode 3
Part III
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 48 mins
Young Jason Voorhees and Grace Snell find an abandoned shack in the woods, vowing to keep it secret while townspeople organize a reckless bear hunt after human remains surface near Buttermilk Trail. Meanwhile, Chief Levon Brooks and Pamela bond over shared losses while sorting Jason's belongings, though a magazine discovery highlights Pam's growing pains as a mother. As rumors about a man eating beast escalate, Levon investigates an abandoned rental car linked to the remains, even as school tensions flare when Grace bites Claudette during an aggressive confrontation. Pam visits Grace to offer support and a jacket, only to clash bitterly with Grace's overworked and abusive mother, Valerie, before the escalating community friction and a fatal hunter's accident draw the township deeper into chaos.
Episode 4
A New Beginning
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 53 mins
Camp Crystal Lake reopens a year later after Jason's death, and Pamela takes a job as the camp as a cook again. A group of passing hippies help reopen it, and one of their friends arrives late and has an encounter in the woods. Levon and Dorf find a bear den in the woods.
Episode 5
The New Blood
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 49 mins
Dorf survives his encounter with Ralph, and finding Willow's skinned corpse in Ralph's shed. Lee breaks the news about Willow's death to her friends, and tells them not to leave the area. Barry and Claudette reconcile after Shutterbug pays Barry and Harmony a visit.
Episode 6
Kill Them, Mommy
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 44 mins
Eight people are murdered at Camp Crystal Lake and the staties suspect the ninth is the killer, who fled. However, Lee has his own suspicions. Pamela visits the old cabin that Grace and Jason used to visit. Brianna talks to somebody from Bellflower, and Dr Landau misses his meeting with her.
Episode 7
Friday...
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 51 mins
Aspiring singer Pamela Scott collapses during a television debut and discovers she is still pregnant despite a supposed miscarriage. Her partner Elias Wittering relocates her to an advanced Texas facility run by Dr. Valentine and Dr. Landau, where an experimental procedure saves the pregnancy. After giving birth to Jason, Pamela endures isolation and medication while noticing alarming medical procedures performed on the boy. When Jason exhibits radiation sickness and hair loss at his fourth birthday party, Pamela discovers hidden evidence of continuous testing, steals keys to confront the doctors, and kills Dr. Valentine to rescue her son.
Episode 8
The Final Chapter
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 43 mins
Elias Wittering arrives in Crystal Lake searching for Pamela Voorhees and Jason, claiming to Enos and later Levon Brooks that he wants to reunite with his wife and son. After Rita warns Officer Dorf about Elias's visit, Levon arranges legal assistance for Pam, who insists that her past cannot be erased. When Elias comes to the police station with armed men, Levon attempts to protect Pam while concealing her presence. The confrontation escalates, and Elias's men take Pam away, leading to a pursuit through the woods where Jason reappears. As Pam confronts Elias over his treatment of their son, Jason's presence threatens the future Elias imagines for his family.
