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The Best Episodes of Alien: Earth

Every episode of Alien: Earth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Alien: Earth!

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When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 7 - Emergence
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    #1 - Emergence

    S1:E7

    An escape plan is hatched leading to a breaking of factions, betrayals, and a shocking confrontation.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Maria Melnik

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  2. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Neverland
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    #2 - Neverland

    S1:E1

    When a spaceship crash-lands on Earth, a sister searches for her brother amidst an unexpected alien threat.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  3. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - Mr. October
    7.3/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Mr. October

    S1:E2

    Tensions rise between rival corporations, a reunion takes place, and a secret is revealed.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  4. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 5 - In Space, No One...
    7.2/10(78 votes)

    #4 - In Space, No One...

    S1:E5

    An outer-space vessel in peril leads to a dangerous reckoning.

    Director:Noah Hawley
    Writer:Noah Hawley

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  5. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 8 - The Real Monsters
    7.2/10(64 votes)

    #5 - The Real Monsters

    S1:E8

    A new power dynamic emerges.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Migizi Pensoneau

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  6. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Observation
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #6 - Observation

    S1:E4

    An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger.

    Director:Ugla Hauksdóttir
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Bobak Esfarjani

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  7. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - Metamorphosis
    6.8/10(83 votes)

    #7 - Metamorphosis

    S1:E3

    The team returns home with unexpected cargo. An unsettling experiment occurs, and a new talent is discovered.

    Director:Dana Gonzales
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Bob DeLaurentis

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  8. Alien: Earth Season 1 Episode 6 - The Fly
    6.7/10(70 votes)

    #8 - The Fly

    S1:E6

    Tensions rise as powerful enemies confront each other, a dangerous plan unfolds, and curiosity leads to deadly consequences.

    Director:Ugla Hauksdóttir
    Writers:Noah Hawley, Lisa Long

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Best Episodes Summary

"Emergence" is the best rated episode of "Alien: Earth". It scored 7.4/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Dana Gonzales and written by Noah Hawley, Maria Melnik, it aired on 9/16/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Neverland".