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The Best Episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1

Every episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1!

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Each season of this horror anthology series follows a different group of kids, members of the Midnight Society, as they discover terrifying curses and creatures.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One: Submitted for Approval
    7.6/10(383 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tormented by a series of scary nightmares, the new girl in school feels isolated and out of place until a mysterious group invites her to join their ranks. All she has to do is tell a truly terrifying story.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two: Opening Night
    7.4/10(290 votes)

    S1:E2

    When a friend’s disappearance seems to be linked to Rachel’s story, the Midnight Society decides to attend the Carnival of Doom. Is it the same carnival from her nightmares? And if so... how could that be possible?

    Director:Dean Israelite
    Writer:BenDavid Grabinski

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  3. Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three: Destroy All Tophats
    7.3/10(266 votes)

    S1:E3

    With her friends’ lives at stake, Rachel decides to take charge and end Mr. Tophat’s reign of terror. Will this story have a happy ending... or is the Midnight Society doomed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One: Submitted for Approval" is the best rated episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 383 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two: Opening Night".