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The Best Episodes of 1883

Every episode of 1883 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 1883!

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Follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. A stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    1883 Season 1 Episode 9 - Racing Clouds
    9.1/10(5038 votes)

    #1 - Racing Clouds

    S1:E9

    A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.

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  2. 1883 Season 1 Episode 5 - The Fangs of Freedom
    9.0/10(5463 votes)

    #2 - The Fangs of Freedom

    S1:E5

    Shea and Thomas cope with the aftermath of the river crossing, but there is little time to grieve and no shortage of challenges ahead. Elsa and Ennis share a romantic moment.

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  3. 1883 Season 1 Episode 10 - This Is Not Your Heaven
    9.0/10(5100 votes)

    #3 - This Is Not Your Heaven

    S1:E10

    James and Margaret face a heavy decision. Shea and Thomas take bold action to help one of their own.

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  4. 1883 Season 1 Episode 2 - Behind Us, A Cliff
    8.7/10(5591 votes)

    #4 - Behind Us, A Cliff

    S1:E2

    Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.

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  5. 1883 Season 1 Episode 7 - Lightning Yellow Hair
    8.6/10(4867 votes)

    #5 - Lightning Yellow Hair

    S1:E7

    Elsa makes an unlikely friend. The group faces a harrowing challenge from mother nature. The camp searches for one of their own.

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  6. 1883 Season 1 Episode 1 - 1883
    8.5/10(6369 votes)

    #6 - 1883

    S1:E1

    The Dutton family embarks on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America. James arrives in Texas, where he and his family prepare to make their way through The Great Plains in search of a new home and the promise of opportunity.

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  8. 1883 Season 1 Episode 3 - River
    8.2/10(4825 votes)

    #7 - River

    S1:E3

    James butts heads with Shea and Thomas about an important decision. Tensions rise in camp when an accusation is made. Elsa begins a flirtation with a cowboy.

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  9. 1883 Season 1 Episode 4 - The Crossing
    8.2/10(4815 votes)

    #8 - The Crossing

    S1:E4

    The group faces the harrowing task of crossing the river with their wagons and supplies. Thomas and Noemi grow closer.

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  10. 1883 Season 1 Episode 6 - Boring The Devil
    8.1/10(4419 votes)

    #9 - Boring The Devil

    S1:E6

    Shea helps Elsa cope with her loss. The group crosses another river and prepares to enter Indian territory. Thomas buys Noemi a gift.

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  11. 1883 Season 1 Episode 8 - The Weep of Surrender
    7.6/10(4594 votes)

    #10 - The Weep of Surrender

    S1:E8

    Elsa makes a big decision. Shea faces doubts as winter looms.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Racing Clouds" is the best rated episode of "1883". It scored 9.1/10 based on 5038 votes. Directed by Ben Richardson and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 2/20/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Fangs of Freedom".