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The Best Episodes of Ascension

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

The Best Episodes of Ascension

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension...

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  1. Background image for Chapter Three
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Three

    S1:E3

    The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.

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  2. Background image for Chapter Two
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Two

    S1:E2

    Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.

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  3. Background image for Chapter One
    6.5/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Chapter One

    S1:E1

    The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Three" is the best rated episode of "Ascension". It scored 7.1/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Nick Copus, Mairzee Almas and written by Philip Levens, Melody Fox, it aired on 12/17/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Two".