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The Best Episodes of Fear the Walking Dead Season 1

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

What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles,...
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:AMC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Fear the Walking Dead" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 9620 votes. Directed by Adam Davidson and written by N/A, it aired on 8/23/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "So Close, Yet So Far".

  • Pilot
    7.5/109,620 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/23/2015

    A highly dysfunctional blended family is forced together when they realize a reported virus is actually the onset of the undead apocalypse.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: N/A

  • So Close, Yet So Far
    7.6/107,888 votes

    #2 - So Close, Yet So Far

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/30/2015

    While Madison struggles to keep Nick from crippling withdrawal, Travis ventures out to find his son before the city of Los Angeles falls.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dog
    7.7/107,088 votes

    #3 - The Dog

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/13/2015

    After they escape a riot, Travis, Liza and Chris seek refuge with the Salazars; Madison defends her home.

    Director: Adam Davidson

    Writer: Jack LoGiudice

  • Not Fade Away
    7.2/106,531 votes

    #4 - Not Fade Away

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2015

    Madison and Travis see different sides of the National Guard's occupation in their neighborhood; the family tries to adapt to the new world.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Meaghan Oppenheimer

  • Cobalt
    7.4/106,251 votes

    #5 - Cobalt

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/27/2015

    The National Guard's plan for the neighborhood is revealed; Travis and Madison make a difficult decision.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: David Wiener

  • The Good Man
    8.3/107,785 votes

    #6 - The Good Man

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/4/2015

    As civil unrest grows, and the dead take over, Travis and Madison try to devise ways to protect their families.

    Director: Stefan Schwartz

    Writer: Robert Kirkman, Dave Erickson