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The Best Episodes of 9/11: One Day in America

Every episode of 9/11: One Day in America ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 9/11: One Day in America!

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In official collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this documentary series takes viewers through harrowing moments of the historic morning of September 11, 2001.

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    9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 1 - First Response
    9.5/10(512 votes)

    #1 - First Response

    S1:E1

    As a hijacked plane hits the North Tower, the first firefighters arrive on the scene for their race against time to rescue trapped civilians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 2 - The South Tower
    9.2/10(419 votes)

    #2 - The South Tower

    S1:E2

    Extraordinary stories of escape from the South Tower and the impressive response of paramedics on the ground facing an onslaught of badly injured people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 3 - Collapse
    9.1/10(379 votes)

    #3 - Collapse

    S1:E3

    A day of terror and the struggle to survive continues as the Pentagon is hit, Flight 93 is hijacked and the South Tower collapses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm Coming For You, Brother
    9.1/10(323 votes)

    #4 - I'm Coming For You, Brother

    S1:E5

    A group of firefighters were inside the North Tower when it collapsed, but miraculously survived. It's a race against time to find and rescue them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cloud
    9.0/10(346 votes)

    #5 - The Cloud

    S1:E4

    Survivors become separated when they are enveloped by a toxic dust cloud. We follow their quest to be reunited with their loved ones.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. 9/11: One Day in America Season 1 Episode 6 - It's All Gone, Kid
    9.0/10(305 votes)

    #6 - It's All Gone, Kid

    S1:E6

    At Ground Zero, two ex-marines and an ex-paramedic join forces to search for survivors and pull off one of the most miraculous rescues of the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"First Response" is the best rated episode of "9/11: One Day in America". It scored 9.5/10 based on 512 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/29/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The South Tower".