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The Best Episodes of Locke & Key Season 1

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

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After their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Matheson
    7.4/10(3030 votes)

    #1 - Welcome to Matheson

    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 2 - Trapper / Keeper
    7.3/10(2553 votes)

    #2 - Trapper / Keeper

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 3 - Head Games
    7.7/10(2441 votes)

    #3 - Head Games

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 4 - The Keepers of the Keys
    7.5/10(2283 votes)

    #4 - The Keepers of the Keys

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 5 - Family Tree
    7.4/10(2231 votes)

    #5 - Family Tree

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 6 - The Black Door
    7.3/10(2189 votes)

    #6 - The Black Door

    S1:E6

    Kinsey explores the sea cave with the Savini Squad in tow, Nina confronts Ellie over Joe, and Tyler sabotages his relationship with Jackie.

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  8. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 7 - Dissection
    7.5/10(2379 votes)

    #7 - Dissection

    S1:E7

    The Locke family faces their worst nightmare when the person responsible for shattering their lives resurfaces and demands one of the keys.

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  9. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 8 - Ray of F**king Sunshine
    7.7/10(2138 votes)

    #8 - Ray of F**king Sunshine

    S1:E8

    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.

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  10. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 9 - Echoes
    7.5/10(2203 votes)

    #9 - Echoes

    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. Locke & Key Season 1 Episode 10 - Crown of Shadows
    7.6/10(2358 votes)

    #10 - Crown of Shadows

    S1:E10

    The battle over the Omega Key leads to decisions that can't be undone — and a dangerous door that promises plenty of trouble ahead.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to Matheson" is the best rated episode of "Locke & Key" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 3030 votes. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Gabriel Rodriguez, Joe Hill, it aired on 2/7/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Trapper / Keeper".