7.7/102,270 votes#1 - Sacrificial Soldiers
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2023
Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.6/101,988 votes#2 - The Beating
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2023
Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.6/101,753 votes#3 - Bruise Like a Fist
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2023
Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/101,714 votes#4 - The Choice of Failure
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2023
Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.
Director: Anthony Byrne
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.6/101,607 votes#5 - Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2023
Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.
Director: Paul Cameron
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.7/101,588 votes#6 - The Lie Is the Truth
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2023
Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.
Director: Paul Cameron
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
7.9/101,634 votes#7 - Wish the Fight Away
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2023
While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
8.4/102,074 votes#8 - Gone Is the Illusion of Order
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2023
Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.
Director: John Hillcoat
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
The Best Episodes of Lioness Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Sacrificial Soldiers" is the best rated episode of "Lioness" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 2270 votes. Directed by John Hillcoat and written by Taylor Sheridan, it aired on 7/23/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Beating".