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The Best Episodes of Barry Season 1

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

A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.

Genres:ComedyCrimeDrama
Network:HBO

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Barry" season 1 is "Chapter One: Make Your Mark", rated 8.1/10 from 6338 user votes. It was directed by Bill Hader and written by Alec Berg, Bill Hader. "Chapter One: Make Your Mark" aired on 3/25/2018 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Two: Use It".

  • Chapter One: Make Your Mark
    8.1/10 6,338 votes

    #1 - Chapter One: Make Your Mark

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2018

    Barry, a disillusioned hit man, is sent to Los Angeles to kill an aspiring actor who is having an affair with a Chechen mob leader's wife. After following his target to an acting class, Barry becomes inspired to begin a new life with the students.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Alec Berg, Bill Hader

  • Chapter Two: Use It
    7.6/10 5,371 votes

    #2 - Chapter Two: Use It

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2018

    In the wake of shocking news, Gene encourages his students to channel their feelings into their work. Resolved to quit his job and put the past behind him, Barry tries not to get pulled back in by Fuches and the Chechens. Sally tries to crack the nut that is Barry.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Alec Berg, Bill Hader

  • Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice
    7.8/10 5,012 votes

    #3 - Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2018

    A frustrated Barry misses an acting class to honor an obligation. Detectives Moss and Loach try to piece together a murder puzzle. Gene presses Barry to take more risks. Sally is thrown for a loop during an audition, and turns to Barry for comfort. The Chechens rejoice when a legendary assassin arrives.

    Director: Bill Hader

    Writer: Duffy Boudreau

  • Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
    7.7/10 4,790 votes

    #4 - Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018

    Barry finds that distancing himself from Fuches and the Chechens might be harder than he thought. Sally is dismayed to learn that an audition arranged by a prospective agent has strings attached. Gene promises Moss a bombshell, but only over dinner. Barry invites a Marine buddy and his two pals to a party given by his classmate Natalie, where Zach, a rising actor, threatens Barry’s claim on Sally.

    Director: Maggie Carey

    Writer: Sarah Solemani

  • Chapter Five: Do Your Job
    8.2/10 4,835 votes

    #5 - Chapter Five: Do Your Job

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018

    Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, but a scene from “Macbeth” triggers a reaction that pushes them farther apart. Moss moves to interrogate members of Gene’s acting class after a shooting video surfaces. Barry finds himself in a quandary after teaming up with Taylor, a reckless new acquaintance, in a dangerous mission to wipe out a group of Bolivians.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Ben Smith

  • Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face
    8.4/10 4,872 votes

    #6 - Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018

    Barry tries to fly solo at a remote airstrip, but Taylor still wants in. Vacha looks to exact revenge on the man who killed his brother, despite Pazar’s hands-off orders. Moss tries to end her association with Gene, but finds herself drawn to his classroom at a critical juncture. Sally lobbies for a major acting challenge.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Emily Heller

  • Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
    9.2/10 6,645 votes

    #7 - Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2018

    After a shootout at the airstrip, Barry must make a tough decision to avoid capture. Sally worries her performance in MacBeth will be compromised and ruin her chance at impressing a top talent agent.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
    8.9/10 5,611 votes

    #8 - Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018

    In the season finale, Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Elsewhere, Pazar enlists a replacement to take care of Fuches. Detective Moss closes in on an arrest that they hope will crack the Madison homicide case.

    Director: Alec Berg

    Writer: Alec Berg, Bill Hader