Episode
The Sandman: Imperfect Hosts
Overview
Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.
Details
- Series
- The Sandman
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2022-08-05
- Runtime
- 38 min
Episode context
Imperfect Hosts is Episode 2 in Season 1 of The Sandman. It aired on 2022-08-05. The runtime is 38 min.
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Episode 1: Sleep of the Just
While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.
Episode 3: Dream a Little Dream of Me
Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.
More episodes from this season
Episode 4: A Hope in Hell
A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.
Episode 5: 24/7
With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.
Episode 6: The Sound of Her Wings
Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.
Episode 7: The Doll's House
Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.
Episode 8: Playing House
As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.
Episode 9: Collectors
Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.
Episode 10: Lost Hearts
As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.
Episode 11: Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.