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The Best Episodes of Humans Season 1

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

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In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Humans Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(1302 votes)

    S1:E4

    Laura insists the family take Anita for testing when Mattie tells her that she's seen Anita acting strangely, while Hobb is on Niska's trail.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Joe Barton, Emily Ballou

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  2. Humans Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(1236 votes)

    S1:E6

    Things are at the lowest possible ebb for the fractured Hawkins family. With Joe in exile and the kids tired of their parents' lies, Laura decides it's time to tell the truth

    Director:Lewis Arnold
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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  3. Humans Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(1157 votes)

    S1:E7

    Rejected and alone, Karen sets out to George's house to find Niska. Meanwhile Pete is determined to find out who Karen really is. The hunted Synths take refuge at the Hawkins.

    Director:China Moo-Young
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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  4. Humans Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(1327 votes)

    S1:E3

    Laura is begrudgingly forced to keep Anita when she saves Toby from a road accident. George is planning an escape with Odi and Pete's hot temper earns him a suspension from work.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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  5. Humans Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(1185 votes)

    S1:E5

    Killer Synth is the breaking news story, and public panic is growing. Karen is hot on Niska's tail, but are her motives for finding her more personal than professional?

    Director:Lewis Arnold
    Writer:Emily Ballou

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  6. Humans Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(1762 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Hawkins, a loving but troubled family decide to buy a 'Synth' called Anita, but they start to suspect there's something unusual about her...

    Director:Sam Donovan
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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  7. Humans Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(1391 votes)

    S1:E2

    Laura feels increasingly threatened by the presence of Synth Anita, and Leo's quest for information takes him to dangerous places.

    Director:Sam Donovan
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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  8. Humans Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(1145 votes)

    S1:E8

    With the Synths in captivity, the devastated Hawkins' realise how much Mia and her family mean to them and are determined to help them.

    Director:China Moo-Young
    Writers:Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Humans" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1302 votes. Directed by Daniel Nettheim and written by Joe Barton, Emily Ballou, it aired on 7/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 6".