The Best Episodes of Halo Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(105 votes)

   #1 - Contact

   S1:E13/24/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
2. 

   6.8/10(70 votes)

   #2 - Unbound

   S1:E23/31/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen

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   Director:Otto Bathurst

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
3. 

   7.1/10(64 votes)

   #3 - Emergence

   S1:E34/7/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen

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   Director:Roel Reiné

   Writers:Steven Kane, Kyle Killen
4. 

   6.6/10(60 votes)

   #4 - Homecoming

   S1:E44/14/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer

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   Director:Roel Reiné

   Writers:Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer
5. 

   7.5/10(59 votes)

   #5 - Reckoning

   S1:E54/21/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Richard Robbins

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   Director:Jonathan Liebesman

   Writers:Steven Kane, Richard Robbins
6. 

   7.4/10(54 votes)

   #6 - Solace

   S1:E64/28/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Silka Luisa

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   Director:Jonathan Liebesman

   Writers:Steven Kane, Silka Luisa
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7. 

   5.7/10(55 votes)

   #7 - Inheritance

   S1:E75/5/2022

   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

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   Director:Jessica Lowrey

   Writer:Steven Kane
8. 

   7.2/10(54 votes)

   #8 - Allegiance

   S1:E85/12/2022

   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

   Writers:Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer

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   Director:Jonathan Liebesman

   Writers:Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer
9. 

   7.4/10(55 votes)

   #9 - Transcendence

   S1:E95/19/2022

   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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   Director:Jonathan Liebesman

   Writer:Steven Kane