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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 home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a smartphone - a black mirror of our 21st Century existence.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Black Mirror" season 1 is "The National Anthem", rated 7.6/10 from 64022 user votes. It was directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Charlie Brooker. "The National Anthem" aired on 12/4/2011 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Fifteen Million Merits".

  • The National Anthem
    7.6/10 64,022 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
    8.0/10 64,100 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
    8.5/10 66,141 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