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The Best Episodes of Chief of War

Every episode of Chief of War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Chief of War!

The Best Episodes of Chief of War

With Hawaii's four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their...

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  1. Background image for The Black Desert
    8.6/10(718 votes)

    #1 - The Black Desert

    S1:E9

    A great battle arrives as Kaʻiana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keōua.

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  2. Background image for Changing Tides
    8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #2 - Changing Tides

    S1:E2

    Fearing for their lives, Kaʻiana and his family flee O‘ahu. An ally emerges with a promise of safe passage.

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  3. Background image for The Chief of War
    7.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - The Chief of War

    S1:E1

    Kaʻiana is summoned back home to Maui where he must decide whether to join King Kahekili in war.

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  4. Background image for Day of Spilled Brains
    7.7/10(578 votes)

    #4 - Day of Spilled Brains

    S1:E7

    A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.

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  5. Background image for The Sacred Niu Grove
    7.7/10(544 votes)

    #5 - The Sacred Niu Grove

    S1:E8

    After his worst fears come true, Kaʻiana suffers a devastating loss. Keōua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.

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  6. Background image for The Race of the Gods
    7.5/10(642 votes)

    #6 - The Race of the Gods

    S1:E5

    Kaʻiana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keōua sends a message.

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  8. Background image for City of Flowers
    7.3/10(848 votes)

    #7 - City of Flowers

    S1:E3

    Kaʻiana arrives in a strange land. Kaʻahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.

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  9. Background image for City of Flowers (2)
    7.2/10(689 votes)

    #8 - City of Flowers (2)

    S1:E4

    A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Kaʻiana searches for Tony.

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  10. Background image for The Splintered Paddle
    7.1/10(581 votes)

    #9 - The Splintered Paddle

    S1:E6

    Kūpuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Kaʻiana questions Kamehameha's leadership.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Desert" is the best rated episode of "Chief of War". It scored 8.6/10 based on 718 votes. Directed by Jason Momoa and written by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, it aired on 9/18/2025. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Changing Tides".