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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!

Best episode
S1E9 The Black Desert
8.41,161 votes
Worst episode
S1E6 The Splintered Paddle
7.1904 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.6avg
Binge time
7h 21m
9 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Chief of War Season 1 Episode 9 - The Black Desert
    8.4/10(1161 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Jason Momoa
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett

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  2. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 2 - Changing Tides
    7.9/10(1417 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Justin Chon
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  3. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 7 - Day of Spilled Brains
    7.7/10(915 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  4. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chief of War
    7.6/10(1698 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Justin Chon
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett

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  5. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sacred Niu Grove
    7.6/10(901 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  6. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 5 - The Race of the Gods
    7.5/10(959 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  7. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 4 - City of Flowers (2)
    7.3/10(1003 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Directors:Anders Engström, Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  8. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 3 - City of Flowers
    7.3/10(1167 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Directors:Anders Engström, Brian Andrew Mendoza
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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  9. Chief of War Season 1 Episode 6 - The Splintered Paddle
    7.1/10(904 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Anders Engström
    Writers:Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, Doug Jung

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Black Desert" is the best rated episode of Chief of War. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,161 votes. Directed by Jason Momoa and written by Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, it aired on September 18, 2025. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Changing Tides".

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