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The Best Episodes of Banished Season 1

Every episode of Banished Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Banished Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Banished Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(114 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  2. Banished Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.2/10(99 votes)

    S1:E5

    To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writers:Jimmy McGovern, Shaun Duggan

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  3. Banished Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    S1:E3

    The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  4. Banished Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    S1:E6

    Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  5. Banished Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(126 votes)

    S1:E7

    James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  6. Banished Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S1:E2

    Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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  7. Banished Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(179 votes)

    S1:E1

    It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Jimmy McGovern

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of Banished season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 114 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Walker and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on March 26, 2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 5".