The Best Episodes of Dollhouse Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(1405 votes)

   #1 - Ghost

   S1:E12/13/2009

   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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   Director:Joss Whedon

   Writer:Joss Whedon
2. 

   7.8/10(1219 votes)

   #2 - The Target

   S1:E22/20/2009

   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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   Director:Steven S. DeKnight

   Writer:Steven S. DeKnight
3. 

   7.0/10(1130 votes)

   #3 - Stage Fright

   S1:E32/27/2009

   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:David Solomon, Rod Hardy

   Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon

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   Directors:David Solomon, Rod Hardy

   Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon
4. 

   7.6/10(1052 votes)

   #4 - Gray Hour

   S1:E43/6/2009

   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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   Directors:David Solomon, Rod Hardy

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   7.2/10(982 votes)

   #5 - True Believer

   S1:E53/13/2009

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

   Directors:David Solomon, Allan Kroeker

   Writers:Tim Minear, Joss Whedon

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   Directors:David Solomon, Allan Kroeker

   Writers:Tim Minear, Joss Whedon
6. 

   8.5/10(1143 votes)

   #6 - Man on the Street

   S1:E63/20/2009

   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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   Director:Allan Kroeker

   Writers:Tim Minear, Joss Whedon
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7. 

   7.8/10(1022 votes)

   #7 - Echoes

   S1:E73/27/2009

   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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   Director:James A. Contner

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8. 

   8.2/10(1001 votes)

   #8 - Needs

   S1:E84/3/2009

   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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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   8.6/10(984 votes)

   #9 - A Spy in the House of Love

   S1:E94/10/2009

   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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   Director:David Solomon

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.7/10(975 votes)

    #10 - Haunted

    S1:E104/24/2009

    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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    Directors:David Solomon, Elodie Keene

    Writers:Maurissa Tancharoen, Jane Espenson, Jed Whedon
11. 

    8.6/10(1013 votes)

    #11 - Briar Rose

    S1:E115/1/2009

    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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    Director:Dwight H. Little

    Writer:Jane Espenson
12. 

    8.5/10(992 votes)

    #12 - Omega

    S1:E125/8/2009

    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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    Director:Tim Minear

    Writer:Tim Minear