The Best Episodes of Away

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
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   7.9/10(834 votes)

   #1 - Home

   S1:E109/4/2020

   With only hours to go before Atlas' planned touchdown on Mars, Emma is confronted with everything that could go wrong, while Lu receives new orders.

   Director:Jet Wilkinson

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker

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   Director:Jet Wilkinson

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker
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   7.2/10(967 votes)

   #2 - Negative Return

   S1:E29/4/2020

   When a ship malfunction threatens the voyage before it's barely begun, Emma works with a wary Misha on a high-risk repair operation.

   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Jessica Goldberg

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Jessica Goldberg
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   7.1/10(705 votes)

   #3 - Spektr

   S1:E99/4/2020

   Emotions run high as rapidly dwindling water rations on the Atlas leave the crew and Mission Control scrambling to find a fix before time runs out.

   Director:Charlotte Brändström

   Writer:Jessica Goldberg

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   Director:Charlotte Brändström

   Writer:Jessica Goldberg
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   7.0/10(1146 votes)

   #4 - Go

   S1:E19/4/2020

   As the mission launches, Emma finds her mettle as commander tested by an onboard accident, a divided crew and a family emergency back on Earth.

   Director:Edward Zwick

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker

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   Director:Edward Zwick

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker
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   7.0/10(722 votes)

   #5 - A Little Faith

   S1:E69/4/2020

   Tempers flare on the Atlas over a water-system glitch and an act of betrayal. As Matt works on the ship's issue, he accidentally meets Lex's new friend.

   Director:David Boyd

   Writer:Janine Nabers

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   Director:David Boyd

   Writer:Janine Nabers
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   7.0/10(674 votes)

   #6 - Vital Signs

   S1:E89/4/2020

   A problem with Atlas' supply ship jeopardizes the mission and sparks questions about Emma's commitment to landing on Mars.

   Director:Charlotte Brändström

   Writer:Chris Jones

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   Director:Charlotte Brändström

   Writer:Chris Jones
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   6.9/10(932 votes)

   #7 - Half the Sky

   S1:E39/4/2020

   A staff change at Mission Control upsets the usually unflappable Lu, and the fallout undermines Emma's command. Matt encourages Lex to return to school.

   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Andrew Hinderaker
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   6.8/10(772 votes)

   #8 - Space Dogs

   S1:E59/4/2020

   As Christmas approaches, the crew prepares to make their final calls home before communication grows spotty. Matt and Lex adjust to their new normal.

   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:Jason Katims

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   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:Jason Katims
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   6.7/10(717 votes)

   #9 - Goodnight Mars

   S1:E79/4/2020

   Emma's behavior becomes a cause for concern, Kwesi and Lu team up on a plant mystery, and Lex makes an impulsive decision with far-reaching consequences.

   Director:David Boyd

   Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil

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   Director:David Boyd

   Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil
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    6.6/10(783 votes)

    #10 - Excellent Chariots

    S1:E49/4/2020

    Emma puts herself in harm's way when Ram unwittingly endangers the lives of everyone on the Atlas. Matt must make a wrenching decision about his future.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes

    Writer:Ellen Fairey

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    Director:Bronwen Hughes

    Writer:Ellen Fairey