7.4/102,902 votes#1 - Welcome to Matheson
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2020
After the Lockes move into Keyhouse, Bode makes a new acquaintance — and a startling discovery. Tyler and Kinsey try to start over at a new high school.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez
7.3/102,444 votes#2 - Trapper / Keeper
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2020
While Nina uncovers details about Rendell's past, Kinsey helps out the Savini Squad, Tyler falls in with a bad crowd, and Bode finds another key.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Liz Phang, Carlton Cuse
7.7/102,335 votes#3 - Head Games
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2020
Locating a powerful new key sends Bode's spirit soaring. Tyler's simmering rage boils over. Kinsey realizes just how much her fear is holding her back.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Meredith Averill
7.5/102,180 votes#4 - The Keepers of the Keys
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2020
Sporting a new hairdo and attitude, Kinsey takes a chance with Scot by sharing what's going on inside her head. Tyler tries to impress his crush.
Director: Tim Southam
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Mackenzie Dohr
7.4/102,128 votes#5 - Family Tree
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020
Kinsey uses a key to seek vengeance on a school bully. A troubled Nina finds a sympathetic ear. A long-buried memory casts Rendell in a new light.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Andres Fischer-Centeno
7.3/102,085 votes#6 - The Black Door
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2020
Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.
Director: Mark Tonderai
Writer: Brett Treacy, Dan Woodward
7.5/102,268 votes#7 - Dissection
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/2020
The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Michael D. Fuller
7.7/102,035 votes#8 - Ray of F**king Sunshine
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/7/2020
Tyler and Kinsey feel torn when they figure out why Nina is acting strangely. Bode meets Rufus and Ellie's houseguest. Dodge zeroes in on the Omega Key.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Vanessa Rojas
7.5/102,102 votes#9 - Echoes
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2020
As pieces begin to click into place for the Locke siblings, Ellie opens up about her connection to Dodge, and Kinsey comes clean with her friends.
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Liz Phang, Meredith Averill
7.6/102,251 votes#10 - Crown of Shadows
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2020
The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Carlton Cuse, Meredith Averill
The Best Episodes of Locke & Key Season 1
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Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father's gruesome murder discover their new home's magical keys, which must be used in their...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Welcome to Matheson" is the best rated episode of "Locke & Key" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 2902 votes. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez, it aired on 2/7/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Trapper / Keeper".