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The Best Episodes of Challenger: The Final Flight

Every episode of Challenger: The Final Flight ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Challenger: The Final Flight!

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"A Major Malfunction" is the best rated episode of "Challenger: The Final Flight". It scored 8.1/10 based on 411 votes. Directed by Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart and written by N/A, it aired on 9/16/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nothing Ends Here".

  • A Major Malfunction
    8.1/10411 votes
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    #1 - A Major Malfunction

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020

    After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.

    Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

    Writer: N/A

  • Nothing Ends Here
    8.0/10400 votes
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    #2 - Nothing Ends Here

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2020

    Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.

    Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

    Writer: N/A

  • Space for Everyone
    7.6/10455 votes
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    #3 - Space for Everyone

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2020

    The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.

    Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

    Writer: N/A

  • HELP!
    7.6/10420 votes
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    #4 - HELP!

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2020

    To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.

    Director: Steven Leckart, Daniel Junge

    Writer: N/A