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The Best Episodes of A Teacher Season 1

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

Claire Wilson, a young teacher at a suburban Texas high school, begins an affair with her student, Eric Walker. But their relationship accelerates faster than anticipated and the permanent damage becomes impossible to ignore.

Genre:Drama
Network:Hulu

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "A Teacher" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.3/10 from 918 user votes. It was directed by Hannah Fidell and written by Hannah Fidell. "Episode 1" aired on 11/10/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.3/10 918 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2020

    Claire starts her first day teaching at a new school and meets her students, including Eric, a senior in her AP English class.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Hannah Fidell

  • Episode 2
    7.5/10 711 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/2020

    Eric gets caught for underage drinking and a new friend helps bail him out. Claire takes Eric on a field trip to a nearby college.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Hannah Fidell

  • Episode 3
    7.6/10 687 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2020

    Tensions arise as Claire and Matt explore pregnancy options. Claire chaperones the homecoming dance and Eric comes clean about his true feelings.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Andrew Neel

  • Episode 4
    7.4/10 610 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2020

    Claire outlines the rules Eric must follow as their relationship takes a dramatic turn.

    Director: Gillian Robespierre

    Writer: Ruby Rae Spiegel

  • Episode 5
    7.6/10 632 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2020

    Claire and Eric go away on a secret trip to celebrate his 18th birthday.

    Director: Andrew Neel

    Writer: Rosa Handelman

  • Episode 6
    7.5/10 564 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2020

    As Claire's world begins to crumble, an uncertain Eric is pressed to reveal intimate details of his relationship.

    Director: Gillian Robespierre

    Writer: Andrew Neel

  • Episode 7
    6.8/10 547 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2020

    Eric tries to move on, but fallout from the affair continues to resurface in unexpected ways.

    Director: Andrew Neel

    Writer: Boo Killebrew

  • Episode 8
    7.1/10 486 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2020

    Claire attempts to restart her life. However, not everyone is ready for her to turn the page.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Rosa Handelman

  • Episode 9
    7.3/10 475 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/22/2020

    Claire and Eric separately hit their breaking points.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Boo Killebrew

  • Episode 10
    6.3/10 619 votes

    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/29/2020

    Claire and Eric have seemingly moved on with their lives, but a chance encounter brings new truths to light.

    Director: Hannah Fidell

    Writer: Hannah Fidell, Dana Kitchens