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The Best Episodes of American Odyssey Season 1

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

In this "Traffic"-like action drama, an international conspiracy explodes when three strangers' lives unexpectedly collide - a female soldier, a corporate lawyer and a political activist.

Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "American Odyssey" season 1 is "Gone Elvis", rated 7.5/10 from 276 user votes. It was directed by Peter Horton and written by N/A. "Gone Elvis" aired on 4/5/2015 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Oscar Mike".

  • Gone Elvis
    7.5/10 276 votes

    #1 - Gone Elvis

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2015

    Sgt. Odelle Ballard obtains files that prove a major U.S. corporation is secretly funding terrorists. Litigator Pete Decker uncovers corruption in the private sphere. Activist Harrison Walters suspects a government cover-up.

    Director: Peter Horton

    Writer: N/A

  • Oscar Mike
    7.5/10 236 votes

    #2 - Oscar Mike

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2015

    Odelle tries to avoid detection while traveling through the desert with her Malian companion. Meanwhile, hacker Bob is reluctant to reveal evidence that Odelle is still alive, and Peter takes his suspicions about Societel to the Department of Justice.

    Director: Peter Horton

    Writer: N/A

  • Drop King
    7.8/10 199 votes

    #3 - Drop King

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2015

    Now captive in Bamako, Odelle must prove her value to an Ansar Dine interrogator. Harrison reluctantly turns to his famous journalist father for help when he learns he has a connection to Colonel Glen. Peter finds himself in danger after uncovering new evidence against Societel.

    Director: Rod Lurie

    Writer: Dahvi Waller

  • Tango Uniform
    7.5/10 176 votes

    #4 - Tango Uniform

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2015

    Tension is eased between Odelle and her captor, as Aslam and Frank Majors ramp up efforts to find her. Meanwhile, a senator complicates Peter's SOC investigation; Harrison prepares to deliver the eulogy at his father's funeral; and it's revealed that there's more to Randall's death than meets the eye.

    Director: Rod Lurie

    Writer: Nora Kay Foster, Adam Armus

  • Beat Feet
    7.7/10 180 votes

    #5 - Beat Feet

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2015

    Odelle receives orders from Col. Glen and treks to a secret CIA safe house, but it soon dawns on her that Glen might not be acting in her best interest. In New York, paranoia deepens when Peter discovers Societal Mining is investigating Joe; Harrison and Bob try to connect with Randall's last source.

    Director: Rod Lurie

    Writer: Arika Lisanne Mittman

  • Wingman
    7.8/10 175 votes

    #6 - Wingman

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2015

    After seeing Aslam's picture on Shakir Kahn's television show, Odelle is finally reunited with her young friend. Maya's relationship with Cameron deepens, worrying Peter, who believes that the young man is a Societel Mining spy. Still hot on his father's trail, Harrison inquires about a story his father never finished.

    Director: Jon Jones

    Writer: Billy Kennedy

  • Soup Sandwich
    7.6/10 157 votes

    #7 - Soup Sandwich

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2015

    Peter breaks into a Societel Mining warehouse to uncover more evidence on the company's misdeeds, but the mission does not go as planned. Isabel Rainey comes to Club Cachette to hear Odelle's story, but Odelle and Aslam are forced to run, leaving Shakir Khan to fend for himself. Harrison and Bob finally make contact with Yusuf Qasim, a man who may have answers to their questions.

    Director: Jon Jones

    Writer: N/A

  • KMAG YOYO
    7.5/10 153 votes

    #8 - KMAG YOYO

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2015

    Odelle and Aslam are hit hard by Frank Majors' attack on Shakir Khan. Meanwhile, a desperate Peter makes a deal with Societel Mining CEO Alex Baker, as his marriage reaches a breaking point. Bob gets closer to discovering Ruby's true identity, though what he discovers might not be enough to stop her relationship with Harrison. Also, Suzanne makes a new friend.

    Director: Jon Jones

    Writer: Jace Richdale

  • Figmo
    7.2/10 153 votes

    #9 - Figmo

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2015

    Luc comes to Odelle and Aslam's rescue, and Odelle learns about the mysterious Frenchman's past. Back in New York, Sophia Tsaldari helps Peter get closer to Yusuf Qasim and further exacerbates the rift with his family. Bob tells Harrison the truth about Ruby, which has unintended consequences. Suzanne and Julia continue to bond, raising questions for both Ron and Col. Glen.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Andrea Ciannavei

  • Fubar Bundy
    7.3/10 147 votes

    #10 - Fubar Bundy

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2015

    Odelle, Aslam and Luc hold an unconscious Frank in captivity. Meanwhile, Peter at last makes contact with Yusuf Qasim, and Ruby faces the reality that her mission is not yet complete.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: Julia Ruchman

  • Gingerbread
    7.4/10 152 votes

    #11 - Gingerbread

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2015

    Odelle is held hostage by an enigmatic shaman. She is then taken on a bizarre trip, during which she must face the ghosts of her past. Meanwhile, Peter's professional life and personal life take hits, and Harrison and Ruby embark on a romantic getaway.

    Director: Jamie Payne

    Writer: N/A

  • Bug Out
    7.6/10 144 votes

    #12 - Bug Out

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2015

    While in Algeria with Luc and Aslam, Odelle gets used to a new life, only to ultimately be brought back to reality. Meanwhile, back in New York, Peter learns that Sophia Tsaldari is being forced to work with Jennifer Wachtel. Harrison uncovers a clue after Ruby's death.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Adam Armus

  • Real World
    7.6/10 147 votes

    #13 - Real World

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2015

    As the world discovers that the truth about Odelle, she and Aslam find refuge in Barcelona with someone from Luc's past. But when Odelle finally has a chance to tell her story to reporter Isabel Rainey, she encounters an unavoidable obstacle. Meanwhile, back in New York, the truth about Societel Mining's misdeeds sends ripples through Peter's world and Harrison works to expose Osela.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A