10 episodesFirst aired 1 June 2014
In 1983, personal computing was anyone's game. Navigating the thin line between visionary and fraud, genius and delusion, an unlikely trio - a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy - take personal and professional risks in the race to build a computer that will change the world as they know it. The battle for CTRL begins.
E1Jun 201448m
The Texan company Cardiff Electronics gets a new employee from New York. He's apparently working for IBM, but after the he gets the new job it gets clear that he has a hidden agenda, and is not exactly what he claims to be.
E2Jun 201443m
After surviving a visit from IBM, Joe's team must overcome internal differences and begin the technical feat of building the new machine.
E3Jun 201443m
Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.
E4Jun 201443m
As Cameron nears completion of the BIOS, a crisis threatens the project's future and requires all hands on deck to save the machine.
E5Jun 201443m
Cameron bristles under a new manager as Joe and Gordon attempt to procure a key piece of new technology for the computer.
E6Jul 201443m
A breakthrough by Cameron places her at odds with Gordon, leaving Joe to make a tough decision. Meanwhile, Hurricane Alicia spurs some personal revelations.
E7Jul 201443m
A visitor from Joe's past threatens his newfound connection with Cameron. Meanwhile, with Donna out of town, the toll of Gordon's work catches up with him.
E8Jul 201443m
Scandal hits Cardiff Electric as the team finalizes preparations for COMDEX. Meanwhile, Bosworth makes a sacrifice for the good of the PC program.
E9Jul 201443m
Unforeseen opponents and new complications threaten to derail the Cardiff Electric team's work at COMDEX.
E10Aug 201443m
Gordon and Joe prepare to transport the Giant. A suspicious defect causes a rift in the partnership.