The Best Episodes of Drive Season 1
Every episode of Drive Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Drive Season 1!
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 competitors and, as the plot develops, the unseen puppet masters who sponsor the race. Minear has described the show's thematic tone by saying "a secret, illegal, underground road race can be anything from Cannonball Run to The Game to North by Northwest to Magnolia-on-wheels. Ours is all those things."
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Drive" season 1 is "The Starting Line", rated 7.8/10 from 159 user votes. It was directed by Greg Yaitanes and written by Tim Minear, Ben Queen. "The Starting Line" aired on 4/13/2007 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Partners".
7.8/10 159 votes#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
- 7.5/10 142 votes
#2 - 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
- 7.7/10 136 votes
#3 - 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
- 7.0/10 118 votes
#4 - 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
- 6.9/10 92 votes
#5 - 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
- 7.3/10 93 votes
#6 - 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