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The Best Episodes of Archive 81

Every episode of Archive 81 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Archive 81!

Best episode
S1E4 Spirit Receivers
7.91,808 votes
Worst episode
S1E8 What Lies Beneath
7.21,621 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.5avg
Binge time
7h 10m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 4 - Spirit Receivers
    7.9/10(1808 votes)

    S1:E4

    In the woods, Dan encounters the unexpected. In the tapes, Melody learns about the cult and makes contact during a shocking séance.

    Directors:Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 5 - Through the Looking Glass
    7.6/10(1612 votes)

    S1:E5

    The past blurs into the present when Melody visits a forbidden floor in search of an inspired Anabelle. Music leads to lost souls — and revelations.

    Director:Haifaa al-Mansour
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 6 - The Circle
    7.6/10(1544 votes)

    S1:E6

    A circle tightens, panic grows: Dan learns about his predecessor, and Melody tries to track the source of the Visser's dangers. Yet the evil spreads.

    Director:Haifaa al-Mansour
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 1 - Mystery Signals
    7.5/10(2285 votes)

    S1:E1

    Haunted by a family tragedy, Dan begins to restore videotapes for a cryptic firm. Then he's startled to learn of his connection to their missing creator.

    Director:Rebecca Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 3 - Terror in the Aisles
    7.4/10(1729 votes)

    S1:E3

    The past loops back around as Melody returns to Steven with Jess. Mark checks out a find. Dan tries to map his situation, but he may be losing his way.

    Directors:Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 2 - Wellspring
    7.4/10(1858 votes)

    S1:E2

    Messages from the dead arrive while Dan follows Melody on her investigation into the Visser. But who's watching the watcher — and what lies below?

    Director:Rebecca Thomas
    Writer:Rebecca Sonnenshine

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  7. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 7 - The Ferryman
    7.3/10(1555 votes)

    S1:E7

    The veil drops from a cursed film's origins. At the Vos Mansion in 1924, Iris recruits Rose for a blood ritual. Dan knows he must find Anabelle.

    Director:Rebecca Thomas
    Writer:Rebecca Sonnenshine

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  8. Archive 81 Season 1 Episode 8 - What Lies Beneath
    7.2/10(1621 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Otherworld beckons. Melody circles back to the Visser, where a new device captures a sacrifice. So much depends on Dan's journey into the unknown.

    Director:Rebecca Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Spirit Receivers" is the best rated episode of Archive 81. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,808 votes. Directed by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead and written by Unknown, it aired on January 14, 2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Through the Looking Glass".

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