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The Best Episodes of Alphas Season 1

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

Five ordinary people with superhuman physical and mental abilities are brought together to form one extraordinary team of Alphas. Operating within the U.S. Department of Defense, the team investigates cases that point to others with Alpha abilities.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure
Network:Syfy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Alphas" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.1/10 from 588 user votes. It was directed by Jack Bender and written by Zak Penn, Michael Karnow. "Pilot" aired on 7/11/2011 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Cause & Effect".

  • Pilot
    7.1/10 588 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2011

    Operating within the Defense Criminal Investigation Service of the U.S. Department of Defense and led by preeminent neurologist and psychiatrist Dr. Lee Rosen, an expert in Alpha phenomena, the team investigates cases that point to others with Alpha abilities. As they work against the clock to solve this new brand of crime, they must prevent their own personality differences and disparate backgrounds from interfering with their ultimate mission to catch the enemy.

    Director: Jack Bender

    Writer: Zak Penn, Michael Karnow

  • Cause & Effect
    7.3/10 422 votes

    #2 - Cause & Effect

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2011

    A problematic former patient of Rosen's escapes as Rosen is getting acquainted with his Department of Defense liaison, and the rest of the team tries to balance their normal lives with their work as Alphas.

    Director: Constantine Makris

    Writer: Julie Siege

  • Anger Management
    7.2/10 406 votes

    #3 - Anger Management

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2011

    The team moves to new offices following the attack on Rosen; violent riots break out on the east coast, which are linked to a runaway teen.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe

  • Rosetta
    7.6/10 372 votes

    #4 - Rosetta

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2011

    The Alpha team closes in on Red Flag and rescues an autistic woman, Anna, with the ability to translate any language. The team tries to figure out Red Flag’s plan while Gary bonds with Anna.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Zak Penn

  • Never Let Me Go
    7.0/10 353 votes

    #5 - Never Let Me Go

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2011

    Rachel goes on a date that ends with a powerful kiss; Rosen's team officially joins the Defense Criminal Investigation Service, and their first case is to probe a series of deaths linked to a high school in Pennsylvania.

    Director: Jeffrey G. Hunt

    Writer: Jordan Rosenberg

  • Bill and Gary's Excellent Adventure
    7.5/10 340 votes

    #6 - Bill and Gary's Excellent Adventure

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2011

    While Bill and Gary take on a case of their own, Nina and Cameron grow closer.

    Director: Leslie Libman

    Writer: Adam Levy

  • Catch and Release
    7.8/10 379 votes

    #7 - Catch and Release

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2011

    The team is ordered to find and protect Skylar, an Alpha with skills that could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Michael Karnow

  • A Short Time in Paradise
    6.9/10 342 votes

    #8 - A Short Time in Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2011

    Hicks and Nina are entranced by a deadly cult leader named Jonas.

    Director: John F. Showalter

    Writer: Michael Chamoy

  • Blind Spot
    7.8/10 335 votes

    #9 - Blind Spot

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2011

    The team finds themselves under siege by an undetectable Alpha when they bring in a potential Red Flag member for questioning.

    Director: Michael W. Watkins

    Writer: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe

  • The Unusual Suspects
    7.9/10 310 votes

    #10 - The Unusual Suspects

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2011

    The DoD imprisons Rosen and his team after they suspect that one of the members is a Red Flag traitor.

    Director: J. Miller Tobin

    Writer: Marc Bernardin

  • Original Sin
    8.1/10 365 votes

    #11 - Original Sin

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2011

    Rosen and his team find out about a secret red flag meeting. Things come to ahead for the team and the future is cloudy.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Zak Penn, Michael Karnow