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The Best Episodes of Dickinson

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

The Best Episodes of Dickinson

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world’s greatest poet.

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  1. Background image for Grief is a Mouse
    8.8/10(534 votes)

    #1 - Grief is a Mouse

    S3:E9

    Emily takes steps to ensure that her family won't repeat their past mistakes. The Amherst gang gathers for a fond farewell.

    Director:Laura Terruso
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  2. Background image for ‘Faith’ is a fine invention
    8.5/10(787 votes)

    #2 - ‘Faith’ is a fine invention

    S1:E9

    During a solar eclipse, Emily confronts the Shadow of Death in her home.

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  3. Background image for You cannot put a Fire out
    8.5/10(672 votes)

    #3 - You cannot put a Fire out

    S2:E10

    While the whole town attends the christening of Jane's baby, Emily fights to get her poems back from Sam.

    Director:Silas Howard
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  4. Background image for The Future never spoke
    8.4/10(472 votes)

    #4 - The Future never spoke

    S3:E7

    After a clash with Sue, Emily wishes she could escape from this troubled time altogether. Austin struggles with a man's responsibility in wartime.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writers:Alena Smith, Ziwe
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  5. Background image for This was a Poet -
    8.4/10(469 votes)

    #5 - This was a Poet -

    S3:E10

    Emily asks Betty to help her design a new dress. The Dickinson family is surprised by an unexpected guest.

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  6. Background image for I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
    8.3/10(780 votes)

    #6 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

    S1:E10

    Emily’s relationships are challenged as she moves into a new chapter of life.

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  8. Background image for I'm Nobody! Who are you?
    8.3/10(585 votes)

    #7 - I'm Nobody! Who are you?

    S2:E8

    When her poem is finally published in Sam's newspaper, Emily is shocked to discover that she has become invisible to the world.

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  9. Background image for We lose - because we win
    8.2/10(786 votes)

    #8 - We lose - because we win

    S1:E7

    On her father's election day, Emily defiantly attempts to publish another poem.

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  10. Background image for Split the lark
    8.2/10(634 votes)

    #9 - Split the lark

    S2:E6

    Things don't go as planned when Emily tries to express her gratitude to Sam during a night at the opera.

    Director:Silas Howard
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  11. Background image for “Hope” is the thing with feathers
    8.2/10(511 votes)

    #10 - “Hope” is the thing with feathers

    S3:E1

    Amid the Civil War's mounting casualties, the Dickinsons grieve one of their own—and Emily struggles to keep the peace in her family.

    Director:Silas Howard
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  12. Background image for It feels a shame to be Alive -
    8.2/10(466 votes)

    #11 - It feels a shame to be Alive -

    S3:E2

    Frazar Stearns leaves to meet his fate on the battlefield just as the Dickinson family welcomes a new life.

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  13. Background image for My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -
    8.2/10(443 votes)

    #12 - My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun -

    S3:E8

    On the day of a soldier's memorial, Emily's efforts to keep her family's hope alive reach a breaking point and she descends into a personal inferno.

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  14. Background image for A brief, but patient illness
    8.1/10(776 votes)

    #13 - A brief, but patient illness

    S1:E6

    Emily takes a “sick day” to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.

    Director:Silas Howard
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  15. Background image for There’s a certain Slant of light
    8.1/10(765 votes)

    #14 - There’s a certain Slant of light

    S1:E8

    On Christmas, Emily tries to be the “good little woman.” Zosia Mamet guest stars.

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  16. Background image for I Like a Look of Agony
    8.1/10(518 votes)

    #15 - I Like a Look of Agony

    S2:E9

    To distract himself from the pain of life, Austin throws a tea party for his old college friends—but the day is disrupted by a major political event.

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  17. Background image for Sang from the Heart, Sire
    8.1/10(450 votes)

    #16 - Sang from the Heart, Sire

    S3:E5

    Emily tries to celebrate her father’s birthday with an old-fashioned family singalong, but it devolves into another battle in the Dickinsons’ own civil war.

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  18. Background image for I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
    8.0/10(989 votes)

    #17 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’

    S1:E2

    Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

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  19. Background image for Wild nights
    8.0/10(927 votes)

    #18 - Wild nights

    S1:E3

    Emily and Austin throw a party, and their mutual love for Sue causes tension.

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  20. Background image for I am afraid to own a Body
    8.0/10(803 votes)

    #19 - I am afraid to own a Body

    S1:E5

    Emily confronts tough issues at a meeting of the local Shakespeare Club.

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  21. Background image for A little Madness in the Spring
    7.9/10(421 votes)

    #20 - A little Madness in the Spring

    S3:E6

    The Dickinsons take a fun family outing to an asylum. Henry helps the soldiers with a uniform inspection.

    Director:Silas Howard
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  22. Background image for Forever - is composed of Nows
    7.8/10(537 votes)

    #21 - Forever - is composed of Nows

    S2:E7

    Thinking she's blown her shot at publication, Emily spirals into depression. Her mother attempts to help her with a trip to the water cure.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Yael Green
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  23. Background image for The Soul has Bandaged moments
    7.8/10(453 votes)

    #22 - The Soul has Bandaged moments

    S3:E3

    Determined to heal the nation, Emily and Lavinia host a sewing circle to support the troops with help from Amherst's finest seamstress, Betty.

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  24. Background image for This is my letter to the World
    7.8/10(474 votes)

    #23 - This is my letter to the World

    S3:E4

    Emily tries to connect with the pain of war by writing to a Union Army colonel and visiting a war hospital. Henry takes a new job teaching soldiers.

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  25. Background image for Because I could not stop
    7.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - Because I could not stop

    S1:E1

    Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

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  26. Background image for Alone, I cannot be
    7.7/10(828 votes)

    #25 - Alone, I cannot be

    S1:E4

    Emily seeks help from an author when her favorite tree is threatened.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
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Best Episodes Summary

"Grief is a Mouse" is the best rated episode of "Dickinson". It scored 8.8/10 based on 534 votes. Directed by Laura Terruso and written by Ken Greller, it aired on 12/16/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "‘Faith’ is a fine invention".