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The Best Episodes of Drive

Every episode of Drive ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Drive!

Drive is an American action drama television series set against the backdrop of an illegal cross-country automobile road race, focusing on the willing and unwilling...
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:FOX

Best Episodes Summary

"The Starting Line" is the best rated episode of "Drive". It scored 7.7/10 based on 161 votes. Directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Tim Minear, Ben Queen, it aired on 4/13/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let the Games Begin".

  • The Starting Line
    7.7/10161 votes
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    #1 - The Starting Line

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2007

    An action packed drama which follows the lives of a group of people, who have joined a cross-country road race for different reasons. Some have opted to join the race and some have been forced to join, but they are all after the $32 million prize.This episode was reshot after several cast changes were made.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Tim Minear, Ben Queen

  • Let the Games Begin
    7.6/10138 votes
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    #2 - Let the Games Begin

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2007

    The race continues on the next stage. Alex meets an old acquaintance after getting in trouble with the police while Wendy gets a new co-driver.

    Director: Marita Grabiak

    Writer: Ben Queen, Eoghan Mahony

  • Partners
    7.5/10144 votes
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    #3 - Partners

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2007

    Drivers from distinct backgrounds compete in an illegal road race. Tully, a landscaper, joins the competition to search for his kidnapped wife. Wendy, a new mother, must make a difficult decision, while trying to escape her controlling husband. Rob and Ellie Laird are hoping for some fun after his tour in Iraq, but other motives may be at play. The Salazar brothers look like they'll be a threat to other racers, but when faced with a dilemma, they might surprise someone.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: Tim Minear, Tom Szentgyorgyi

  • Rearview
    7.3/1094 votes
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    #4 - Rearview

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2007

    With Winston and Sean in possession of the flash drive, Corinna and Alex take a huge risk in order to get background information on the race - including Kathryn's location. Wendy is in a different race, a race against her husband to be the first to get to baby Sam.

    Director: Michael Katleman

    Writer: Kristen Reidel, Scott M. Gimple

  • No Turning Back
    7.0/10119 votes
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    #5 - No Turning Back

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2007

    Corinna and Alex have the chance to get ahead of all the other racers, but it might have fatal consequences. At the same time, Wendy's baby may be in danger and Susan and Leigh continue the race even after Ivy's betrayal. One driver, however, will not finish this stage.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Craig Silverstein

  • The Extra Mile
    6.9/1093 votes
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    #6 - The Extra Mile

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2007

    All drivers hit the road for the fastest way to the next pit stop. Four participants have to face the consequences for their 'jump start'. Even without Ivy and Susan, Leigh will not stop racing and looks for a new co-pilot, while Wendy's baby gets in danger when his mother is pushed by Ivy to continue the race.

    Director: Paul A. Edwards

    Writer: Juan Carlos Coto, Salvatore Stabile