- 7.4/10251 votes
#1 - The Imposter
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2024
Dr. Eli Adler is a child psychiatrist haunted by his wife Lynn's death. One day, eight-year-old Noah shows up with inexplicable knowledge of Eli's life.
Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Sarah Thorp
- 7.3/10206 votes
#2 - The Scientist
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2024
After Noah's school outburst, Eli becomes more involved in his treatment, uncovering eerie drawings and chilling parallels to his own trauma.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Sarah Thorp
- 6.9/10161 votes
#3 - The Liar
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2024
Battling his demons and unresolved grief over Lynn's death, Eli grapples with his connection to Noah but reaches a breakthrough.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Sarah Thorp
- 6.6/10136 votes
#4 - Symbols and Signs
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2024
Unsettling connections between Lynn's secret project and Noah's drawings are discovered. Eli is forced to confront his skepticism.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Sarah Thorp
- 7.0/10118 votes
#5 - Folie à Deux
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2024
Noah's condition escalates at the hospital, leaving Denise desperate for answers. Eli finds recordings of Lynn's ex, Benjamin.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Emmy Grinwis
- 7.0/10103 votes
#6 - Fever Dream
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2024
In a tense meeting, Eli explains his unorthodox method of treating Noah.
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Writer: Desta Tedros Reff
- 6.8/10106 votes
#7 - The Power of Belief
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2024
To prevent Noah's transfer, Eli conducts a risky therapy session—and makes a startling revelation.
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Writer: Howie Miller
- 6.7/1098 votes
#8 - When We Dead Awaken
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2024
When Eli discovers photos of a mysterious farmhouse, he sets out to find it.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: Joseph Sousa
- 6.9/1071 votes
#9 - And the Darkness Was Called Night
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2024
Denise pleads for Eli's insight into Noah's condition. Eli aims to solve the puzzle of his connection with Noah.
Director: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/1066 votes
#10 - Before
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2024
Eli races against time to save Noah.
Director: Jet Wilkinson
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Before Season 1
Every episode of Before Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Before Season 1!
After tragically losing his wife, child psychiatrist Dr. Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:Apple TV+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Imposter" is the best rated episode of "Before" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 251 votes. Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Sarah Thorp, it aired on 10/24/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Scientist".