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The Best Episodes of 800 Words Season 1

Every episode of 800 Words Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 800 Words Season 1!

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A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    800 Words Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(138 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    George is a man who once skated through life but is now stumbling. When his wife dies, George makes a rash decision to move his kids away from Sydney to the town of Weld, New Zealand.

    Director:Pino Amenta

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  2. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    George rapidly becomes the most unpopular new Aussie in town after calling Weld a "dead end town" in his column. Shay and Arlo also feel the fallout from their father's faux pas at their new school.

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  3. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(101 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Questions are raised over Laura's death, and the Weld rumour mill goes into overdrive. George goes on an epic manhunt through the local populous to learn the source of the scandalous gossip.

    Director:Mike Smith

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  4. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(90 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    As he gets to grips with his status as the new ladies' man about town George is dragged into a celebration (or not) of Weld's x-rated history.

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  5. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.1/10(91 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    When the earth moves under George's feet, the opportunity for him to slay a demon from his past presents itself - and leads to the issuing of a very rash challenge.

    Director:Mike Smith

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  6. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(86 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    George throws himself into solving the mystery of Sir Frederick Weld's missing head - when he should be solving a whole other mystery, one much closer to home.

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  8. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    George speaks to Katie about Shay's relationship with Ike, and comes to a realisation about his parenting.

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  9. 800 Words Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    George tries to convince Shay to stay in Weld. The Women of Weld question the motive behind Jan's arrival. Katie organises a camp-in to protest against the proposed development.

    Director:Pino Amenta

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "800 Words" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Pino Amenta and written by James Griffin, it aired on 9/15/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".