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The Best Episodes of Dickinson Season 1

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

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

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Apple TV+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dickinson" season 1 is "Because I could not stop", rated 7.7/10 from 1084 user votes. It was directed by David Gordon Green and written by Alena Smith. "Because I could not stop" aired on 11/1/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’".

  • Because I could not stop
    7.7/10 1,084 votes

    #1 - Because I could not stop

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019

    Emily’s attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Alena Smith

  • I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
    8.0/10 887 votes

    #2 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: David Gordon Green

    Writer: Rachel Axler, Alena Smith

  • Wild nights
    8.0/10 828 votes

    #3 - Wild nights

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Ali Waller, Alena Smith

  • Alone, I cannot be
    7.7/10 731 votes

    #4 - Alone, I cannot be

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Lynn Shelton

    Writer: Alena Smith

  • I am afraid to own a Body
    8.0/10 706 votes

    #5 - I am afraid to own a Body

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Silas Howard

    Writer: Ken Greller, Alena Smith

  • A brief, but patient illness
    8.1/10 681 votes

    #6 - A brief, but patient illness

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Silas Howard

    Writer: Rachel Axler

  • We lose - because we win
    8.2/10 688 votes

    #7 - We lose - because we win

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Alena Smith, Robbie Macdonald

  • There’s a certain Slant of light
    8.1/10 670 votes

    #8 - There’s a certain Slant of light

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Stacie Passon

    Writer: Hayes Davenport

  • ‘Faith’ is a fine invention
    8.4/10 692 votes

    #9 - ‘Faith’ is a fine invention

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Darlene Hunt

  • I felt a Funeral, in my Brain
    8.3/10 684 votes

    #10 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2019

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

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Ali Waller, Alena Smith