8.1/106,420 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: Bill Hader, Alec Berg
7.6/105,439 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: Bill Hader, Alec Berg
7.8/105,074 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
7.7/104,853 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
8.2/104,893 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
8.4/104,931 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
9.2/106,729 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
8.9/105,678 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: Bill Hader, Alec Berg
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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
"Chapter One: Make Your Mark" is the best rated episode of "Barry" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 6420 votes. Directed by Bill Hader and written by Bill Hader, Alec Berg, it aired on 3/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Two: Use It".