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The Best Episodes of Grand Hotel Season 1

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

Santiago Mendoza owns last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success.
Genres:DramaCrimeMystery
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Grand Hotel" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 270 votes. Directed by Ken Olin and written by Brian Tanen, it aired on 6/17/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Smokeshow".

  • Pilot
    7.1/10270 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2019

    Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.

    Director: Ken Olin

    Writer: Brian Tanen

  • Smokeshow
    7.2/10201 votes

    #2 - Smokeshow

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2019

    Gigi attempts to step in to save the hotel after El Rey’s performance gets out of control. Meanwhile, Danny’s cover is blown by one of the hotel staffers; and Ingrid’s deception forces Javi to step up and take responsibility for his actions.

    Director: Ron Underwood

    Writer: Brian Tanen

  • Curve Ball
    7.3/10189 votes

    #3 - Curve Ball

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2019

    Danny discovers a new piece of information in Sky’s disappearance, Alicia and Gigi disagree on how to best run the hotel, and Gigi gives her a glimpse into her mother’s past.

    Director: Eva Longoria

    Writer: Bob Daily

  • The Big Sickout
    7.5/10171 votes

    #4 - The Big Sickout

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2019

    Danny and Jason dive deeper into the mystery of Sky’s disappearance, an old friend of Gigi’s checks into the hotel causing Santiago to feel uneasy and Javi is put to work.

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: Curtis Kheel

  • You've Got Blackmail
    7.7/10160 votes

    #5 - You've Got Blackmail

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2019

    Javi finally reveals his big secret to the family, and Alicia and Danny’s hidden relationship becomes more complicated as new rules are enforced. Meanwhile, a past lover of Sky is revealed, adding another suspect to her disappearance.

    Director: Marisol Adler

    Writer: Davah Avena

  • Love Thy Neighbor
    7.7/10154 votes

    #6 - Love Thy Neighbor

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2019

    The hotel faces a few obstacles from a neighboring hotel while planning their gala fundraiser. Elsewhere, Mrs. P goes undercover; and Javi embraces his new fatherhood role despite his family’s hesitations.

    Director: Eva Longoria

    Writer: Geoffrey Nauffts

  • Where the Sun Don't Shine
    7.4/10153 votes

    #7 - Where the Sun Don't Shine

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2019

    Santiago continues to be aggravated with the neighboring hotel and decides to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Danny becomes jealous of Alicia’s new relationship, and Carolina reveals to Yoli that she has information on their father.

    Director: David Grossman

    Writer: Sara Saedi

  • Long Night's Journey Into Day
    7.6/10148 votes

    #8 - Long Night's Journey Into Day

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2019

    The Mendozas begin to recover after an accident disturbs the family, and Danny discovers a bombshell that would jeopardize his relationship with Alicia.

    Director: Ellen S. Pressman

    Writer: Nicki Renna

  • Groom Service
    7.6/10136 votes

    #9 - Groom Service

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2019

    Danny struggles to keep his relationship with Alicia from her family. Gigi discovers the secrets that Santiago has been keeping from her, while Felix continues to try and make his way back into Gigi’s life.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Desta Tedros Reff

  • Suite Little Lies
    7.5/10133 votes

    #10 - Suite Little Lies

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2019

    Santiago and Gigi's relationship is on the mend after secrets they have been keeping from each other are revealed. Danny teams up with the police to try and figure out what happened to Sky, and Javi takes on a new hobby.

    Director: John Terlesky

    Writer: Danny Fernandez

  • Art of Darkness
    8.0/10145 votes

    #11 - Art of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/26/2019

    Teresa hosts a charity auction at the hotel. Meanwhile, Alicia and Javi learn more about Beatriz and the unmarked room, bringing back confusing childhood memories.

    Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio

    Writer: Bob Daily

  • Dear Santiago
    8.4/10151 votes

    #12 - Dear Santiago

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2019

    Alicia and Javi continue their mission to figure out what really happened to their mother. Santiago still finds himself bound to Mateo, as startling secrets from his past come to light.

    Director: Barbara Brown

    Writer: Curtis Kheel

  • A Perfect Storm
    8.4/10174 votes

    #13 - A Perfect Storm

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2019

    Danny’s true identity is revealed. Santiago struggles with life-changing news from Mrs. P, and we finally learn what happened to Sky.

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: Brian Tanen