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The Best Episodes of Black Mirror Season 1

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

Over the last ten years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives before we've had time to stop and question it. In every...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The National Anthem" is the best rated episode of "Black Mirror" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 64455 votes. Directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Charlie Brooker, it aired on 12/4/2011. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Fifteen Million Merits".

  • The National Anthem
    7.6/1064,455 votes

    #1 - The National Anthem

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2011

    Prime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.

    Director: Otto Bathurst

    Writer: Charlie Brooker

  • Fifteen Million Merits
    8.0/1064,517 votes

    #2 - Fifteen Million Merits

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2011

    In a world where people’s lives consist of riding exercise bikes to gain credits, Bing tries to help a woman get on to a singing competition show.

    Director: Euros Lyn

    Writer: Konnie Huq, Charlie Brooker

  • The Entire History of You
    8.5/1066,583 votes

    #3 - The Entire History of You

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2011

    In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything humans do, see and hear.

    Director: Brian Welsh

    Writer: Jesse Armstrong