The Best Episodes of 1883 Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(6653 votes)

   #1 - 1883

   S1:E112/19/2021

   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.

   Director:Taylor Sheridan

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Taylor Sheridan

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   8.3/10(5847 votes)

   #2 - Behind Us, A Cliff

   S1:E212/19/2021

   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.

   Director:Ben Richardson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ben Richardson

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   7.8/10(5060 votes)

   #3 - River

   S1:E312/26/2021

   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.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   7.6/10(5045 votes)

   #4 - The Crossing

   S1:E41/9/2022

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

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   8.3/10(5714 votes)

   #5 - The Fangs of Freedom

   S1:E51/16/2022

   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.

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

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   7.4/10(4629 votes)

   #6 - Boring The Devil

   S1:E61/30/2022

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

   Director:Ben Richardson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ben Richardson

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   8.1/10(5089 votes)

   #7 - Lightning Yellow Hair

   S1:E72/6/2022

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

   Director:Christina Alexandra Voros

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.4/10(4821 votes)

   #8 - The Weep of Surrender

   S1:E82/13/2022

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

   Director:Ben Richardson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ben Richardson

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   8.1/10(5280 votes)

   #9 - Racing Clouds

   S1:E92/20/2022

   A misunderstanding leads to a battle with serious consequences.

   Director:Ben Richardson

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ben Richardson

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    8.4/10(5337 votes)

    #10 - This Is Not Your Heaven

    S1:E102/27/2022

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

    Director:Ben Richardson

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Ben Richardson

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