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The Best Episodes of Dark Matter Season 1

Every episode of Dark Matter Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Matter Season 1!

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

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

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

    #3 - 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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  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 5 - Worldless
    7.9/10(3261 votes)

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

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

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

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

    #9 - Entanglement

    S1:E9

    The Dessens' world comes crashing down.

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Are You Happy in Your Life?" is the best rated episode of "Dark Matter" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 4224 votes. Directed by Jakob Verbruggen and written by Blake Crouch, it aired on 5/7/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Trip of a Lifetime".