The Leftovers

Three years after 2% of the world's population disappeared, the residents of Mapleton, NY, debate holding a "Heroes Day" tribute for the missing. Police chief Kevin Garvey struggles to manage community tensions while dealing with his apathetic daughter, Jill, his son's involvement with a cult, and the unsettling presence of the Guilty Remnant, a silent, white-clad group of smokers who observe the town. As tensions rise, Laurie, an unexpected member of the Guilty Remnant, and Meg, a newly engaged woman, find their lives increasingly intertwined.

Kevin seeks therapy after unsettling experiences, while Tom navigates a tense dynamic with Christine, someone close to Wayne. Meg struggles with letting go of sentimental items, and Jill and Aimee investigate Nora Durst, whose family vanished in the mysterious Departure.

Reverend Matt Jamison struggles to maintain his congregation and protect his church from foreclosure while facing threats and continuing to promote his controversial belief that many who vanished in the Departure were unworthy. His efforts to save the church lead him to take drastic measures as time runs out.

Kevin investigates the disappearance of a holiday display, while Tom and Christine encounter complications during a hospital visit and a car trip. Kevin also picks up an unexpected detainee from a local police station and deals with uninvited guests at home as the Guilty Remnant makes its presence felt during the holidays.

Laurie faces a significant challenge following a violent hate crime in the community. As Kevin struggles to keep peace in Mapleton and rejects an external proposal to address the town's issues, Matt takes his message public, and Meg assumes a new responsibility.

Nora attends the second annual DROP conference in New York but finds her ID badge has been taken, forcing her to navigate the event as a "Guest." She interacts with a variety of attendees, including a salesman, an author, and a disruptive participant.

Kevin initiates a manhunt after his father escapes from a psychiatric facility, while Jill tries to set a new endurance record. Meanwhile, Tom, staying in Indiana, uncovers a disturbing revelation that deepens his sense of disillusionment.

Kevin begins to question his grip on reality after becoming entangled in a confusing situation with Patti Levin, a prominent member of the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile, Meg struggles during a tense interaction with Matt, Jill addresses Aimee about her feelings for Kevin, and Nora challenges Laurie while dealing with an invasion of her personal space.

Kevin attempts to resist his impulses while pursuing a destructive deer through Mapleton. Laurie faces anticipated developments as tension mounts. Meanwhile, Tom recklessly confronts a personal history, Nora attends an interview, and Kevin Senior is recognized for an achievement.

Kevin finds unexpected help when he gets into trouble near Cairo. At the same time, the Guilty Remnant's ambitious Memorial Day plan causes widespread disruption in Mapleton. Various characters face pivotal moments, including Holy Wayne fulfilling a final request, Tom adjusting to a new life, and Nora making a significant choice.

The town of Jarden, Texas, was renamed "Miracle" after it was found that no one had left, leading to its reputation as a place of safety and mystery that attracts tourists and believers. John Murphy, a local father, works to protect the town from exploitation while receiving a troubling warning from a self-proclaimed psychic. Meanwhile, Kevin Garvey, Nora Durst, and Jill Garvey arrive in Miracle seeking a fresh start, only to find themselves entangled in a strange event that alters their lives.

Kevin, Nora, and Jill attempt to rebuild their lives following the chaos of the Mapleton riots, but unresolved issues continue to disrupt their peace. The Garvey family relocates to the safer town of Miracle, seeking stability, while Nora makes a spontaneous decision and Kevin becomes involved in the Murphys' ongoing troubles.

Laurie and Tom Garvey's efforts to save others from the Guilty Remnant begin to strain their own relationship. Laurie focuses on raising awareness about the cult's dangers, while Tom's undercover work reveals deeper and more complex issues within the group.

Nora discovers Kevin missing after an earthquake, shattering their sense of security in the new town. The Murphys struggle with the aftermath of Evie's disappearance as Kevin returns with no memory of the previous night or his missing phone. An old adversary reappears in a surprising manner.

Rev. Matt Jamison leaves the town of Miracle with his wife Mary, who is in a vegetative state, in search of clarity about her condition. When he is prevented from returning, he must protect her from a group of stranded tourists living just beyond the town's borders.

Nora is unsettled by unexpected visitors and begins to grapple with a personal mystery. Kevin's troubling situation escalates, drawing more attention. Erika forms an unexpected partnership and uncovers disturbing truths.

Nora delivers unexpected news to Kevin and Jill, disrupting the family dynamic. Laurie makes an impulsive choice with consequences for the Garvey family, while Kevin grapples with the implications of Nora's revelation and considers how to address his ongoing issue with Patti.

Following Kevin's drastic move to eliminate Patti, the consequences ripple through the world, prompting new questions and revelations as characters grapple with the aftermath.

Meg's journey as a Remnant crusader is illuminated through a past personal tragedy and a journey to Miracle. Following a disagreement with Laurie, Tom attempts to reconnect with Meg to mend their relationship.

Kevin reveals his involvement in Evie's disappearance to a doubtful John as Miracle confronts a sudden danger on the fourth anniversary of The Departure in the Season Two finale.

Three years after the Guilty Remnant took control of Miracle, Texas, Kevin Garvey resumes his position as chief of police, seemingly at peace with his past. With the Seventh Anniversary of the Sudden Departure approaching, tensions rise as some fear it may herald another major event.

Nora, a fraud investigator with the Department of Sudden Departure, goes to St. Louis to look into a scheme that allegedly preys on grieving families by offering a way to reconnect with their departed loved ones.

As the anniversary of the Departure approaches, Kevin Garvey, Sr. embarks on a journey through the Australian Outback, driven by a vision he cannot confirm is divine or delusional, in a desperate attempt to prevent the world's end.

Kevin and Nora journey to Australia, where Nora pursues the architects of a complex scam, while Kevin encounters someone from his past that compels him to revisit a traumatic experience from three years ago.

Matt Jamison travels to Australia to bring Kevin back to Miracle for the town's seventh-anniversary celebration, believing it to be part of Kevin’s destiny, but divine intervention complicates his plans.

Laurie Garvey, a former therapist, returns to her profession by traveling to Australia to support Nora and Kevin in their personal journeys.

Kevin takes on a new identity to carry out a compassionate mission.

The episode explores a series of revelations and unresolved questions, leading to a conclusive but enigmatic ending.