The Best Episodes of Dickinson Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(1211 votes)

   #1 - Because I could not stop

   S1:E111/1/2019

   Emily's attempt to publish a poem sparks backlash.

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writer:Alena Smith

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writer:Alena Smith
2. 

   8.0/10(998 votes)

   #2 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’

   S1:E211/1/2019

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

   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Rachel Axler, Alena Smith

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Rachel Axler, Alena Smith
3. 

   8.0/10(937 votes)

   #3 - Wild nights

   S1:E311/1/2019

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

   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writers:Alena Smith, Ali Waller

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   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writers:Alena Smith, Ali Waller
4. 

   7.7/10(837 votes)

   #4 - Alone, I cannot be

   S1:E411/1/2019

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

   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writer:Alena Smith

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   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writer:Alena Smith
5. 

   8.0/10(812 votes)

   #5 - I am afraid to own a Body

   S1:E511/1/2019

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

   Director:Silas Howard

   Writers:Ken Greller, Alena Smith

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   Director:Silas Howard

   Writers:Ken Greller, Alena Smith
6. 

   8.1/10(786 votes)

   #6 - A brief, but patient illness

   S1:E611/1/2019

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

   Director:Silas Howard

   Writer:Rachel Axler

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   Director:Silas Howard

   Writer:Rachel Axler
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   8.2/10(796 votes)

   #7 - We lose - because we win

   S1:E711/1/2019

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

   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writers:Alena Smith, Robbie Macdonald

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   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writers:Alena Smith, Robbie Macdonald
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   8.1/10(774 votes)

   #8 - There’s a certain Slant of light

   S1:E811/1/2019

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

   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writer:Hayes Davenport

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   Director:Stacie Passon

   Writer:Hayes Davenport
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   8.5/10(796 votes)

   #9 - ‘Faith’ is a fine invention

   S1:E911/1/2019

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

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Darlene Hunt

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Darlene Hunt
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    8.3/10(790 votes)

    #10 - I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

    S1:E1011/1/2019

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

    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Alena Smith, Ali Waller

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    Director:Patrick R. Norris

    Writers:Alena Smith, Ali Waller