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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 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(1720 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    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...

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  2. Humans Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(1361 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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

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  3. Humans Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(1301 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    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.

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  4. Humans Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(1275 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    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.

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  5. Humans Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(1160 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    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

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  6. Humans Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.3/10(1210 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    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

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  8. Humans Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(1130 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    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.

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  9. Humans Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(1118 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Humans" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 1720 votes. Directed by Sam Donovan and written by Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley, it aired on 6/14/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".