- 7.3/10599 votes
#1 - Boy Smells Rat
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2024
Eli starts the day with a turbulent driving lesson from Slim. School bullies confront Eli with a challenge, but a teacher catches them in the act.
Director: Bharat Nalluri
Writer: John Collee
- 7.8/10497 votes
#2 - Boy Gets Chop
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2024
Lyle shows Eli and Gus around his workplace and introduces them to his boss, Tytus Broz. Later, a surprise visit to Eli's house leads to trouble.
Director: Bharat Nalluri
Writer: John Collee
- 7.9/10454 votes
#3 - Run Boy Run
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2024
Frankie gets herself in trouble for protecting her sons. Eli searches for a way back home to look for his stepdad — and his missing stash.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writer: John Collee
- 8.3/10490 votes
#4 - Boy Loses Dad
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2024
Caitlyn continues investigating Lyle's disappearance. Accompanied by police, the school's guidance counselor checks on the boys.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writer: John Collee
- 8.1/10441 votes
#5 - Boy Takes Flight
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2024
Eli asks for a big favor from Slim's old acquaintance and comes across a major clue about Lyle's disappearance.
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writer: John Collee
- 7.8/10433 votes
#6 - Boy Seeks Work
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2024
Eli and Gus show Frankie what they've planned for their future. Later, Eli attempts to get a job as a journalist at the local paper.
Director: Kim Mordaunt
Writer: John Collee
- 7.8/10503 votes
#7 - Boy Meets End
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/11/2024
Eli finds an unlikely source for a story to submit to The Courier-Mail. New evidence leads Caitlyn to uncover the truth about the criminal underworld.
Director: Kim Mordaunt
Writer: John Collee
The Best Episodes of Boy Swallows Universe Season 1
Every episode of Boy Swallows Universe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Boy Swallows Universe Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Boy Smells Rat" is the best rated episode of "Boy Swallows Universe" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 599 votes. Directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by John Collee, it aired on 1/11/2024. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Boy Gets Chop".