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The Best Episodes of Legacies Season 1

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

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In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Legacies Season 1 Episode 1 - This Is the Part Where You Run
    7.7/10(1605 votes)

    #1 - This Is the Part Where You Run

    S1:E1

    Under the guidance of headmaster Alaric Saltzman, the next generation of supernatural beings at The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted — including tri-brid Hope Mikaelson, Alaric’s twins Lizzie and Josie, high-energy vampire MG, newly-triggered werewolf Rafael and the mysterious Landon — come of age in the most unconventional way possible, nurtured to be their best selves...in spite of their worst impulses.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  2. Legacies Season 1 Episode 2 - Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn
    7.8/10(1238 votes)

    #2 - Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn

    S1:E2

    Alaric, Hope and Rafael hit the road in search of Landon, who’s sudden disappearance has raised some suspicion. Meanwhile, during an annual flag football game against Mystic Falls High, Lizzie and Josie’s plan to stay under the radar quickly gets derailed after Penelope gets involved.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Julie Plec

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  3. Legacies Season 1 Episode 3 - We're Being Punked, Pedro
    8.0/10(1151 votes)

    #3 - We're Being Punked, Pedro

    S1:E3

    As punishment for breaking the rules, Hope, Lizzie, Josie and MG are forced to participate in a community service project in the Mystic Falls town square. Meanwhile, Landon and Rafael’s attempt at a carefree life on the road takes a dangerous turn when they become unsuspecting targets. Finally, Alaric realizes that keeping secrets from his students may be causing more harm than good.

    Director:Carol Banker
    Writers:Julie Plec, Sherman Payne

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  4. Legacies Season 1 Episode 4 - Hope Is Not the Goal
    7.8/10(1067 votes)

    #4 - Hope Is Not the Goal

    S1:E4

    When two local students go missing, Alaric sends Hope, Lizzie, MG and Landon to Mystic Falls High to investigate. Meanwhile, as Josie helps Rafael adjust to his new life at the school, his reluctance to follow the wolf pack’s rules puts a target on his back. Lastly, an unsettling discovery puts Alaric and Sheriff Donovan at odds with one another.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Legacies Season 1 Episode 5 - Malivore
    8.2/10(1065 votes)

    #5 - Malivore

    S1:E5

    Tensions rise among the students after Alaric decides to give the students a bigger voice by forming an honor council. Determined to find out more about Landon’s past, Hope does a series of magical tests on him. Meanwhile, Alaric and Dorian take on the next creature to try and find out what they want and where they are coming from.

    Director:Mike Karasick
    Writers:Thomas Brandon, Penny Cox

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  6. Legacies Season 1 Episode 6 - Mombie Dearest
    8.7/10(1247 votes)

    #6 - Mombie Dearest

    S1:E6

    As Lizzie and Josie prepare for their long awaited sweet sixteen party, Alaric finds himself preoccupied with the latest supernatural arrival – one that hits a little too close to home. Elsewhere, Penelope’s latest plan gives MG one last shot at impressing Lizzie on her big day, while an unexpected betrayal causes tensions to boil over between Hope and Rafael.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Marguerite MacIntyre

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  7. Legacies Season 1 Episode 7 - Death Keeps Knocking On My Door
    8.0/10(1015 votes)

    #7 - Death Keeps Knocking On My Door

    S1:E7

    As Hope hit the books to learn more about the latest creature to arrive to the school, things take a dark and twisted turn leaving her to confront one of her darkest fears. Meanwhile, Alaric attempts to help Rafael cope after his past comes back to haunt him.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  8. Legacies Season 1 Episode 8 - Maybe I Should Start From the End
    8.3/10(955 votes)

    #8 - Maybe I Should Start From the End

    S1:E8

    After discovering that Landon is in trouble, Hope and Alaric set out in search for him. Along the way, they uncover some startling information about Landon’s past.

    Director:Nathan Hope
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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  9. Legacies Season 1 Episode 9 - What Was Hope Doing in Your Dreams?
    8.0/10(887 votes)

    #9 - What Was Hope Doing in Your Dreams?

    S1:E9

    During a stressful week of exams, Hope, Rafael, Landon and MG’s attempts to study get thwarted by the arrival of a new monster who feeds off their worst fears. Meanwhile, Hope struggles with a secret she’s been keeping from Landon.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writer:Penny Cox

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  10. Legacies Season 1 Episode 10 - There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True
    8.3/10(1011 votes)

    #10 - There's a World Where Your Dreams Come True

    S1:E10

    Following a stay in Europe with her mother, Lizzie returns to Mystic Falls and comes face to face with someone who could make all her wishes come true – including making Hope Mikaelson disappear.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writers:Brett Matthews, Josh Schaer

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  11. Legacies Season 1 Episode 11 - We're Gonna Need A Spotlight
    7.9/10(896 votes)

    #11 - We're Gonna Need A Spotlight

    S1:E11

    When Alaric decides to postpone the school’s annual talent show, Lizzie and Josie are determined to make sure the show goes on. Meanwhile, tensions arise when the students face a creature that lowers their inhibitions. Lastly, Alaric decides to play hooky with Emma

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writers:Thomas Brandon, Penny Cox

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  12. Legacies Season 1 Episode 12 - There's a Mummy on Main Street
    8.1/10(889 votes)

    #12 - There's a Mummy on Main Street

    S1:E12

    When the urn goes missing, Alaric, Hope, Josie, Lizzie, Kaleb, Dorian and Emma hit the road to locate the artifact before the next Malivore creature arrives. Meanwhile, Lizzie takes aim at Hope for all the past spring breaks she’s ruined. Finally, the group bands together when a town-wide quarantine threatens to expose their supernatural identities.

    Director:Julie Plec
    Writers:Marguerite MacIntyre, Sherman Payne

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  13. Legacies Season 1 Episode 13 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do
    8.7/10(993 votes)

    #13 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do

    S1:E13

    When a spontaneous road trip to visit MG’s parents leaves him and Landon missing, and a distressed Rafael with no memory of what happened, Hope, Alaric and Kaleb set out to find them before it’s too late.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Legacies Season 1 Episode 14 - Let's Just Finish the Dance
    8.5/10(878 votes)

    #14 - Let's Just Finish the Dance

    S1:E14

    As the Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant, Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma that’s causing her magic to go on the fritz. Meanwhile, the unexpected arrival of Roman, a boy from Hope’s past, causes Landon to be on alert. Elsewhere, MG struggles with the fallout from his recent actions, while Josie’s secret desire to win Miss Mystic Falls takes a backseat to Lizzie’s plan for the pageant.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Sherman Payne

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  15. Legacies Season 1 Episode 15 - I’ll Tell You a Story
    8.4/10(825 votes)

    #15 - I’ll Tell You a Story

    S1:E15

    When the fallout of Hope’s actions leaves her and Landon on the outs, she turns to Lizzie for help making things right. Meanwhile, Landon uncovers secrets about his past, while Josie looks into a secret that Alaric has been keeping.

    Director:Tony Solomons
    Writer:Thomas Brandon

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  16. Legacies Season 1 Episode 16 - There's Always a Loophole
    8.9/10(1081 votes)

    #16 - There's Always a Loophole

    S1:E16

    When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon The Salvatore School, Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG uncovers a secret about his mother and Josie finds herself in a dire situation.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Brett Matthews

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"This Is the Part Where You Run" is the best rated episode of "Legacies" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 1605 votes. Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Julie Plec, it aired on 10/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn".