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The Best Episodes of Dickinson

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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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    8.8/10(518 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.

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    Director:Laura Terruso
  2. Background image for ‘Faith’ is a fine invention
    8.5/10(774 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(655 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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  4. Background image for The Future never spoke
    8.4/10(457 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.

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    Director:Heather Jack
    Writers:Alena Smith, Ziwe
  5. Background image for This was a Poet -
    8.4/10(450 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. Series finale.

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  6. Background image for I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
    8.3/10(767 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. Season finale.

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  8. Background image for Split the lark
    8.3/10(619 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  9. Background image for I'm Nobody! Who are you?
    8.3/10(570 votes)

    #8 - 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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    8.2/10(773 votes)

    #9 - We lose - because we win

    S1:E7

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

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    8.2/10(495 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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  12. Background image for It feels a shame to be Alive -
    8.2/10(451 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(428 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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    8.1/10(762 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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  15. Background image for There’s a certain Slant of light
    8.1/10(752 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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    8.1/10(503 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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    8.1/10(435 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(972 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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    8.0/10(912 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(788 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(406 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.

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    Director:Silas Howard
  22. Background image for Forever - is composed of Nows
    7.8/10(521 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.

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    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writer:Yael Green
  23. Background image for The Soul has Bandaged moments
    7.8/10(437 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(456 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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    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(814 votes)

    #25 - Alone, I cannot be

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Lynn Shelton

Best Episodes Summary

"Grief is a Mouse" is the best rated episode of "Dickinson". It scored 8.8/10 based on 518 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".