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The Best Episodes of Frontier Season 1

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

The chaotic and violent struggle to control wealth and power in the North American fur trade in late 18th century Canada. Told from multiple perspectives,...
Genres:Action & AdventureDrama
Network:Discovery

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Kingdom Unto Itself" is the best rated episode of "Frontier" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 817 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Little Brother War".

  • A Kingdom Unto Itself
    7.1/10817 votes

    #1 - A Kingdom Unto Itself

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2016

    Michael Smyth lands in the New World on an HBC ship and is ordered by Lord Benton to venture into the frontier in search of fur trader Declan Harp, the man responsible for the murder of Benton’s soldiers at a remote outpost.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Brother War
    7.4/10659 votes

    #2 - Little Brother War

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/2016

    While Douglas and Malcolm Brown negotiate a loan with wealthy Samuel Grant, their brother Cedric Brown kidnaps a Lake Walker boy as trade leverage, setting off a deadly chain of events in the Bay. Michael chooses a side. Emberly takes a big risk that puts her in Benton's crosshairs. Harp makes a promise to the Lake Walkers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mushkegowuk Esquewu
    7.3/10600 votes

    #3 - Mushkegowuk Esquewu

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2016

    After an unprovoked attack on their camp, Machk leads the Lake Walkers to retaliate against the Brown Brothers. Harp sets out to find the truth while tensions increase.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wolves
    7.3/10581 votes

    #4 - Wolves

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2016

    An unexpected arrival to Fort James puts Lord Benton and Chesterfield on edge. Emberly conspires to rid herself of a problem. Michael is shocked when he sees someone from his past in the Bay.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Disciple
    7.4/10554 votes

    #5 - The Disciple

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/4/2016

    Captain Johnson closes in on Benton and the fort is reinforced with soldiers as Harp and Benton come face to face; Emberly makes a move to control Chesterfield.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Gallows
    7.6/10573 votes

    #6 - The Gallows

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/11/2016

    Fort James explodes into chaos when Michael and Sokanon conspire to free Harp from Benton's grip.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A