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The Best Episodes of Dollhouse Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 9 - A Spy in the House of Love
    8.6/10(974 votes)

    S1:E9

    When a traitor is discovered inside the Dollhouse, Echo and Sierra are programmed as spy hunters to uncover the culprit. Meanwhile, Ballard receives surprising news from Mellie, and Adelle harbors a secret.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 11 - Briar Rose
    8.6/10(1008 votes)

    S1:E11

    Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse (guest star Alan Tudyk), and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion.

    Director:Dwight H. Little
    Writer:Jane Espenson

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  3. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 6 - Man on the Street
    8.5/10(1132 votes)

    S1:E6

    Echo becomes the perfect wife for a lonely internet mogul, and Sierra's attacker is revealed. Meanwhile, Mellie's life is in danger and Agent Ballard's investigation takes a surprising turn when he comes face-to-face and goes fist-to-fist with Echo for the first very time.

    Director:Allan Kroeker
    Writers:Tim Minear, Joss Whedon

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  4. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 12 - Omega
    8.5/10(983 votes)

    S1:E12

    Alpha’s reign of terror continues as his obsession with Echo endangers Caroline’s survival. Ballard’s search for the Dollhouse comes to an end, forcing him to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, one Doll is permanently deactivated while another’s shocking past is revealed.

    Director:Tim Minear
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  5. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 8 - Needs
    8.2/10(989 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken in the Dollhouse with most of their original personalities and memories intact, Echo leads the charge to free the Actives from their apparent captivity and escape the Dollhouse forever. Meanwhile, Ballard discovers the Dollhouse is closer than he thinks.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 2 - The Target
    7.8/10(1213 votes)

    S1:E2

    Echo becomes the female counterpart to an outdoorsman; Agent Ballard is encouraged when he receives a clue to Echo's true identity.

    Director:Steven S. DeKnight
    Writer:Steven S. DeKnight

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  7. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 7 - Echoes
    7.8/10(1013 votes)

    S1:E7

    A deadly virus outbreak on a college campus sends Echo back to school where pieces of her past come into focus.

    Director:James A. Contner
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 10 - Haunted
    7.7/10(967 votes)

    S1:E10

    When Adelle’s wealthy friend is murdered, Adelle imprints Echo with the woman’s memories and personality to solve the case. Ballard looks into Mellie’s past, and Topher secretly programs Sierra for an engagement.

    Directors:David Solomon, Elodie Keene
    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jane Espenson, Jed Whedon

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  9. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 4 - Gray Hour
    7.6/10(1044 votes)

    S1:E4

    Echo becomes an expert safe-cracker, and an invaluable piece of art is stolen from her on the engagement, forcing Sierra to take on a familiar persona. Agent Ballard gives Lubov an ultimatum, and Adelle confides shocking information to Topher.

    Directors:David Solomon, Rod Hardy
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 1 - Ghost
    7.4/10(1396 votes)

    S1:E1

    Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse.

    Director:Joss Whedon
    Writer:Joss Whedon

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  11. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 5 - True Believer
    7.3/10(974 votes)

    S1:E5

    Imprinted as a visually impaired woman, Echo must infiltrate a heavily guarded cult in order to rescue a woman held against her will.

    Directors:Allan Kroeker, David Solomon
    Writers:Joss Whedon, Tim Minear

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  12. Dollhouse Season 1 Episode 3 - Stage Fright
    7.0/10(1122 votes)

    S1:E3

    Echo becomes a backup singer to watch out for a female singing sensation with a very overzealous fan. Agent Ballard's investigation takes a turn for the worse.

    Directors:Rod Hardy, David Solomon
    Writers:Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Spy in the House of Love" is the best rated episode of "Dollhouse" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 974 votes. Directed by David Solomon and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/10/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Briar Rose".