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The Best Episodes of Earth Abides

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

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When a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 5 - The Return
    7.2/10(378 votes)

    #1 - The Return

    S1:E5

    Ish catches Charlie assaulting Evie. San Lupo must decide how to punish evil. But will Charlie and his people accept their judgement? The virus returns. Joey falls ill, and Ish feels humanity’s future hanging in the balance.

    Director:Stephen S. Campanelli
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 3 - World Without End
    7.0/10(442 votes)

    #2 - World Without End

    S1:E3

    New residents move in, Jorge and Maurine, and a mysterious mute girl, Evie. More come, Molly, Jean, Ezra and little Raif. Ish doesn’t trust them, Emma invites them in. A bad storm slams San Lupo, but the worst is yet to come...

    Director:Rachel Leiterman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 4 - Predators
    6.8/10(352 votes)

    #3 - Predators

    S1:E4

    A drought hits San Lupo. A nomadic group led by Charlie, comes. They know how to find water and want to trade. Ish has his doubts, but chooses to accept help. They strike water. But a trade might not be enough for Charlie...

    Director:Rachel Leiterman
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 6 - Forever Is Tomorrow Is Today
    6.8/10(367 votes)

    #4 - Forever Is Tomorrow Is Today

    S1:E6

    San Lupo fights for survival against the virus. Ish realizes the answers to humanity’s future may not be in his books. That’s when Ish finds Joey’s secret project. There must be others out there. Joey might just hold the key...

    Director:Stephen S. Campanelli
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 1 - Alone
    6.6/10(725 votes)

    #5 - Alone

    S1:E1

    Ish, a solitary young geologist, barely survives a snake bite. After a coma, he drives to the nearest town only to find dead bodies. He searches for survivors, from San Francisco to Las Vegas. There must be someone else left...

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Earth Abides Season 1 Episode 2 - The Space Between
    6.4/10(533 votes)

    #6 - The Space Between

    S1:E2

    Ish finds a survivor, Emma. There's a spark. Is it real, or are they just the last two people on earth? Nature is unrelenting. Rats plague San Lupo. Ish dreams of rebuilding civilization, but can they even survive extinction?

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Return" is the best rated episode of "Earth Abides". It scored 7.2/10 based on 378 votes. Directed by Stephen S. Campanelli and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "World Without End".