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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!

The Best Episodes of Archive 81

An archivist takes a job restoring damaged videotapes and gets pulled into the vortex of a mystery involving the missing director and a demonic cult.

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  1. Background image for Spirit Receivers
    7.9/10(1.7k votes)

    #1 - Spirit Receivers

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Through the Looking Glass
    7.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - Through the Looking Glass

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Circle
    7.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #3 - The Circle

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Mystery Signals
    7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #4 - Mystery Signals

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Wellspring
    7.4/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - Wellspring

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Terror in the Aisles
    7.4/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - Terror in the Aisles

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Ferryman
    7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - The Ferryman

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for What Lies Beneath
    7.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - What Lies Beneath

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Spirit Receivers" is the best rated episode of "Archive 81". It scored 7.9/10 based on 1651 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Through the Looking Glass".