7.7/109,418 votes#1 - Contact
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2022
In the year 2552, humans on the planet Madrigal have been fighting for independence from Earth, but a fatal encounter with the Alien Covenant complicates things. Master Chief John 117 and his super-soldier “Spartans” join the fight. After the battle, Master Chief heads to his home planet of Reach with a Madrigal survivor and a mysterious object he discovered on the planet. But a controversial order has John questioning his mission, and himself.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
7.1/106,645 votes#2 - Unbound
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2022
John takes Kwan to an old friend and learns more about the mystery object, which the Covenant and Makee are determined to steal. With the alien threat growing, Dr. Halsey has a plan to deal with John’s unpredictable behavior.
Director: Otto Bathurst
Writer: Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
7.3/105,798 votes#3 - Emergence
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2022
John meets his new partner, and he discovers secrets inside his own memory. Kwan wants to return to Madrigal to continue her people’s fight for independence, but Soren has other plans for her. Makee initiates her plan to retrieve the Madrigal object, with deadly consequences.
Director: Roel Reiné
Writer: Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
6.8/105,373 votes#4 - Homecoming
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2022
Guided by his visions, John takes Halsey and Cortana back to where it all began, looking for answers from his past. With Soren along for protection, Kwan goes in search of an army. Meanwhile John’s behavior inspires another Spartan to begin a journey of self-discovery. And Miranda discovers a possible link between the artifact and something much larger.
Director: Roel Reiné
Writer: Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer
8.2/106,053 votes#5 - Reckoning
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2022
On the run and out of options, Kwan and Soren have a difference of opinion. With the possibility of finding the mysterious Halo on everyone’s minds, John makes a horrible discovery. And the war rears its ugly head.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Steven Kane, Richard Robbins
7.7/105,199 votes#6 - Solace
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2022
Survivors from battle return to Reach. John confronts Dr. Halsey, and the lies of his past. The new prisoner seems to know John better than he knows himself. Determined to understand more, John turns back to the mystery artifact, which shows him something truly startling.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Steven Kane, Silka Luisa
4.8/107,223 votes#7 - Inheritance
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/5/2022
Kwan’s journey to uncover her family’s “true purpose” takes her deep into the deserts of Madrigal. Soren obsesses over unfinished business.
Director: Jessica Lowrey
Writer: Steven Kane
7.5/105,034 votes#8 - Allegiance
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2022
John and Makee come to terms with their shared vision. Halsey has one last chance to save her mission, and herself. As things come to a head, everyone must choose a side.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer
8.2/105,433 votes#9 - Transcendence
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/19/2022
Beaten, battered, and betrayed, John 117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission to find the Halo and save humanity. But at what price?
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Steven Kane
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Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Network:Paramount+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Contact" is the best rated episode of "Halo" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 9418 votes. Directed by Otto Bathurst and written by Steven Kane, Kyle Killen, it aired on 3/24/2022. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Unbound".