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The Best Episodes of A Dream Within a Dream

Every episode of A Dream Within a Dream ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Dream Within a Dream!

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When Song Xiaoyu is unexpectedly pulled into a scripted world as a tragic heroine fated to be discarded by the villainous male lead, she tries to escape, only to be trapped in an endless loop

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 1 - Becoming the Female Lead
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Becoming the Female Lead

    S1:E1

    During the script-reading for a period drama, Song Xiaoyu feels that it's unfair for Song Yimeng, the female lead. On the other hand, a click on the keyboard sends Song Xiaoyu into the script of Dream of Qingning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 7 - Playing Along
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Playing Along

    S1:E7

    Shangguan He advises Nan Heng to use his identity as Li Shiliu to get closer to Song Yimeng and sabotage the marriage alliance between the Song and Chu families.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 8 - Two Li Shi Liu
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Two Li Shi Liu

    S1:E8

    The real and fake Li Shiliu duke it out in Fading River Moon until the real one knocks the mask off of Chu Guihong. Only then could the people see...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 9 - Everyone Has Their Own Agenda
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Everyone Has Their Own Agenda

    S1:E9

    Li Shiliu watches as Song Yimeng lets the scroll of the Plan to Kill Heng, covered in writing, slip to the ground. A flicker of tension tightens between his brows.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 10 - A Wish
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Wish

    S1:E10

    Nan Heng watches Song Yimeng make a wish sincerely. He tells Song Yimeng that if she can help him get the Duan Blade Technique, no matter what her wish is, he'll help her fulfill it.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 11 - Fire in the Southern District
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Fire in the Southern District

    S1:E11

    Concerned about the raging fire at the oil mill, Li Shiliu leads the members of Fading River Moon into the heart of the blaze to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 13 - Cracking the Secret Symbol
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Cracking the Secret Symbol

    S1:E13

    When Nan Heng visits his mother, Noble Consort Gao, he accidentally finds clues about the Duan Blade Technique in her old belongings.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 15 - Expressing One's Feelings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Expressing One's Feelings

    S1:E15

    The emperor interrogates Song Yimeng for instigating the two princes into starting a conflict. To protect Song Yimeng, Nan Heng barges into the imperial study room and bears the blame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 16 - Immortal under the Moonlight
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Immortal under the Moonlight

    S1:E16

    Li Shiliu pays a secret visit to the Song Residence at late night. As he departs, his striking figure beneath the moonlight catches Song Yiting's eye and sparks her curiosity.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 18 - Changing Fate
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Changing Fate

    S1:E18

    Song Yimeng wants to kill Nan Heng again. She has made up her mind to protect the Song family from getting wiped out by Nan Heng.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 14 - A Public Proposal
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - A Public Proposal

    S1:E14

    Song Yi Meng is in love with Li Shiliu. She refuses to marry Chu Gui Hong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 2 - Six Months before the Wedding
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Six Months before the Wedding

    S1:E2

    After crossing over into Song Yimeng's body, Song Xiaoyu is surprised to find out that she has arrived six months before her wedding. It seems she now has enough time to gradually change the course of the story.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 3 - Love Line
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Love Line

    S1:E3

    Nan Heng jumps into the water as soon as he hears Song Yimeng falling into the water. While Song Yimeng is struggling, she sees Nan Heng who looks exactly like Nan Feng. Her first reaction is to never go through the plot with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 4 - Stalling Tactic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Stalling Tactic

    S1:E4

    Song Yimeng doesn't know that Nan Heng is determined to kill her. She tries to bargain for her life with the Duan Blade Technique.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 5 - Law of Mutual Rescue
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Law of Mutual Rescue

    S1:E5

    Song Yimeng intends to be on good terms with Chu Guihong, who was just released from prison. She tells him how Nan Heng is going to put him on the spot in the imperial court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 6 - Assassin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Assassin

    S1:E6

    Fading River Moon is a guild hall opened in the capital by Nan Heng three years ago in secret. He has another secret identity, which is...

    Director:Unknown
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  17. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 12 - Once Friends
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Once Friends

    S1:E12

    Under the guise of his dual identity, Nan Heng joins Song Yimeng in rebuilding the southern district. In the process, he finally uncovers the reason behind her hatred toward him.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 17 - Granted Marriage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Granted Marriage

    S1:E17

    To protect Chu Guihong, the emperor makes a deal with Nan Heng to cancel the marriage between the Song and the Chu families. Nan Heng and Song Yimeng feel happy about the decision but the emperor also grants a marriage between Nan Heng and Song Yimeng.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 19 - Concubine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Concubine

    S1:E19

    Noble Consort Gao invites a group of noble ladies and their daughters to Fanghua Hall. She says that she's going to help Nan Heng choose a concubine. In reality, she's trying to stir Song Yimeng's feelings for Nan Heng.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 20 - Offense and Defense
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Offense and Defense

    S1:E20

    To keep her sister from being deceived by Nan Heng, Song Yimeng resolves to take action against him.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 21 - Last Farewell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Last Farewell

    S1:E21

    Shangguan He tells Li Shiliu everything about the blade and Song Yiting. Li Shiliu wants Shangguan He to disguise himself as Li Shiliu for one last time tomorrow and retrieve the blade.

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  22. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 22 - A Do-Or-Die Plan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - A Do-Or-Die Plan

    S1:E22

    Zhou Xueyi continues to force Song Yiting to get married. She has had enough and decides to have a union with Li Shiliu when he comes for the sword. Nan Heng dresses up as Li Shiliu to meet her. He then realizes that Song Yiting has lit a drugged incense that causes him to be paralyzed.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 23 - Identity Revealed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Identity Revealed

    S1:E23

    The capital is trying to arrest the Night Wandering Gods. Li Shiliu goes to their hiding spot and announces their disbandment. But they think that he's trying to protect them by saving Shangguan He himself. Due to that, they aren't willing to leave.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 24 - Atone with His Life
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Atone with His Life

    S1:E24

    Learning Shangguan He is going to be executed, Song Yiting asks Song Yimeng for help.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. A Dream Within a Dream Season 1 Episode 25 - Let Go of Yourself
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Let Go of Yourself

    S1:E25

    Song Yimeng is stopped by Nan Heng as she leaves the execution ground. She refuses to listen to his explanation and instead demands that he give an answer to the Night Wandering Gods, who were still desperately defending him even on the eve of the execution.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Becoming the Female Lead" is the best rated episode of "A Dream Within a Dream". It scored 8.3/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Playing Along".