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The Best Episodes of Dark Matter

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

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Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his real family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 8 - Jupiter
    8.7/10(4023 votes)

    #1 - Jupiter

    S1:E8

    Panicked and cornered, Jason2 tells Daniela and Charlie they need to leave town immediately.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Megan McDonnell, Ihuoma Ofordire

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  2. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 7 - In the Fires of Dead Stars
    8.5/10(3541 votes)

    #2 - In the Fires of Dead Stars

    S1:E7

    Jason and Amanda visit a breathtaking world. To hide the truth from Daniela, Jason2 takes desperate action.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  3. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 5 - Love and Be Loved
    8.1/10(1221 votes)

    #3 - Love and Be Loved

    S2:E5

    The story of a Jason who lost his family.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  4. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 4 - The Corridor
    8.0/10(3562 votes)

    #4 - The Corridor

    S1:E4

    Jason and Amanda fight to stay alive in the dangerous Corridor. Jason2 makes some life changes and visits an old friend.

    Directors:Celine Held, Logan George
    Writer:Blake Crouch

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  5. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 6 - Superposition
    8.0/10(3115 votes)

    #5 - Superposition

    S1:E6

    Daniela suspects something's not right with her husband. Jason and Amanda grow closer.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Megan McDonnell

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  6. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 9 - Entanglement
    8.0/10(3353 votes)

    #6 - Entanglement

    S1:E9

    The Dessens' world comes crashing down.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  7. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 5 - Worldless
    7.9/10(3261 votes)

    #7 - Worldless

    S1:E5

    As they learn more about the Box, Jason and Amanda see alternate versions of their lives. Jason2 begins training a potential investor.

    Directors:Celine Held, Logan George
    Writer:Megan McDonnell

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  8. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 2 - Trip of a Lifetime
    7.7/10(3825 votes)

    #8 - Trip of a Lifetime

    S1:E2

    Jason wakes to a life that makes no sense—he doesn't have a family and he's created something extraordinary.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writer:Blake Crouch

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  9. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 3 - The Box
    7.6/10(3418 votes)

    #9 - The Box

    S1:E3

    Leighton and Amanda show Jason his groundbreaking invention. Daniela and Jason2 throw a dinner party.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writer:Blake Crouch

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  10. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 3 - Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible
    7.6/10(897 votes)

    #10 - Everything Beautiful, Everything Terrible

    S2:E3

    Jason's fixation on the Box tests his marriage. Ryan and Amanda step into a world forever changed.

    Director:Charlotte Sieling
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  11. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 1 - A Quiet Life
    7.5/10(1272 votes)

    #11 - A Quiet Life

    S2:E1

    The Dessens receive an unwelcome visitor. Ryan finds Amanda. Leighton finds himself.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  12. Dark Matter Season 1 Episode 1 - Are You Happy in Your Life?
    7.4/10(4224 votes)

    #12 - Are You Happy in Your Life?

    S1:E1

    Physics professor and family man Jason Dessen is abducted from everything he loves.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writer:Blake Crouch

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  13. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 2 - A Perfect World
    7.2/10(965 votes)

    #13 - A Perfect World

    S2:E2

    The search for a new home starts again. Amanda and Ryan set off on a quest.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  14. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 4 - Stars, Hide Your Fires
    6.4/10(863 votes)

    #14 - Stars, Hide Your Fires

    S2:E4

    The Dessens reach their breaking point.

    Director:Charlotte Sieling
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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  15. Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 6 - What the Universe Is Made Of
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - What the Universe Is Made Of

    S2:E6

    Daniela meets someone from her past. Jason pursues his dream. Leighton unveils a new project.

    Director:Amit Gupta
    Writers:Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, Blake Crouch

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jupiter" is the best rated episode of "Dark Matter". It scored 8.7/10 based on 4023 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Megan McDonnell, Ihuoma Ofordire, it aired on 6/18/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "In the Fires of Dead Stars".