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The Best Episodes of Beacon 23

Every episode of Beacon 23 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Beacon 23!

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Aster Calyx and Halan Kai Nielsen are inextricably drawn to Beacon 23. Navigating one threat after another, they unravel the beacon’s mysteries, just in time to face their most powerful enemy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 6 - Beacon Twenty Three
    7.0/10(310 votes)

    #1 - Beacon Twenty Three

    S1:E6

    Going back in time to show how the rocks first appeared on Beacon 23.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writers:Zak Penn, Allison Moore

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  2. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 7 - End Transmission
    6.8/10(250 votes)

    #2 - End Transmission

    S1:E7

    Aster and Halan become obsessed with learning more about The Artifact, when an organization known as The Column arrives at the beacon and reveals even more connections. The weight of this knowledge turns out to be too much for one of our heroes.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Richard Kahan

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  3. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 1 - Corbenic
    6.7/10(475 votes)

    #3 - Corbenic

    S1:E1

    Beacon 23's secrets are exposed by an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writers:Zak Penn, Allison Moore

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  4. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 2 - Wreckers
    6.7/10(429 votes)

    #4 - Wreckers

    S1:E2

    As Wreckers force their way onboard, Aster will have to put her trust in an enemy to survive.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Zak Penn

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  5. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 4 - God in the Machine
    6.7/10(371 votes)

    #5 - God in the Machine

    S1:E4

    In the early days of Beacon 23's history, Sophie receives a surprise visit, forcing her AI to act.

    Director:Erskine Forde
    Writer:Matthew Wygodny

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  6. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 5 - Rocky
    6.7/10(288 votes)

    #6 - Rocky

    S1:E5

    While uncovering Halan's past, Aster finds a link to the rocks that will alter both their lives.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writers:Allison Moore, Dagny Atencio Looper

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  7. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 8 - Adamantine
    6.5/10(268 votes)

    #7 - Adamantine

    S1:E8

    The QTA Mothership descends on Beacon 23, and Aster must make a life-or-death decision.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writers:Zak Penn, Ira Steven Behr

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  8. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 3 - Iris
    6.5/10(167 votes)

    #8 - Iris

    S2:E3

    Keeper of Beacon 67, Iris, goes to help Halan and they make a strange discovery.

    Director:Angel Kristi Williams
    Writer:Michael Ouzas

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  9. Beacon 23 Season 1 Episode 3 - Why Can't We Go On as Three?
    6.4/10(366 votes)

    #9 - Why Can't We Go On as Three?

    S1:E3

    In shock after her first kill, Aster buries her feelings as she and Halan prepare for QTA Manager Coley to arrive on the beacon. Coley immediately distrusts Halan and sees him as a threat, forcing Aster to make a tough decision.

    Director:Daniel Percival
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 8 - Disintegration
    6.3/10(149 votes)

    #10 - Disintegration

    S2:E8

    A procedure puts Halan face-to-face with Aleph. Harmony protects the beacon by any means necessary.

    Director:Lewin Webb
    Writer:Joy Blake

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  11. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 6 - Luan Casca
    6.1/10(155 votes)

    #11 - Luan Casca

    S2:E6

    Beacon Keeper Jocko welcomes a new trainee, a teenage Aster. Aster exposes Jocko's dark secret.

    Director:Lewin Webb
    Writers:Mikayla Gingrey, Nate O'Mahoney

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  12. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 2 - Purgatory
    6.0/10(203 votes)

    #12 - Purgatory

    S2:E2

    Trapped within AI headquarters, Harmony must find a way to break free and return to Beacon 23.

    Director:Lewin Webb
    Writer:Sarah Nolen

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  13. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 4 - Berth
    6.0/10(157 votes)

    #13 - Berth

    S2:E4

    Iris tries to piece together what happened to the missing pilot, while harmony finds a rogue AI.

    Director:Erskine Forde
    Writer:Joy Blake

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  14. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 7 - Free
    6.0/10(141 votes)

    #14 - Free

    S2:E7

    Halan's past catches up to him when a military ship comes looking for the lost Sybarrans.

    Director:Nick Copus
    Writer:Christina Martin

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  15. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 1 - Godspeed
    5.8/10(209 votes)

    #15 - Godspeed

    S2:E1

    Returning to Beacon 23, the inhabitants are still trapped under Aleph's watchful eye.

    Director:Kevin Sullivan
    Writer:Glen Mazzara

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  16. Beacon 23 Season 2 Episode 5 - Song of Sorrow
    4.6/10(200 votes)

    #16 - Song of Sorrow

    S2:E5

    Emerging from the pocket universe, Dosto is strangely elusive about the whereabouts of his crew.

    Director:Ayoka Chenzira
    Writer:Glen Mazzara

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Best Episodes Summary

"Beacon Twenty Three" is the best rated episode of "Beacon 23". It scored 7/10 based on 310 votes. Directed by Oz Scott and written by Zak Penn, Allison Moore, it aired on 12/10/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "End Transmission".