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The Best Episodes of Lovecraft Country

Every episode of Lovecraft Country ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lovecraft Country!

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The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 1 - Sundown
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #1 - Sundown

    S1:E1

    Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometown in search of his missing father Montrose. After recruiting his uncle George and childhood friend Letitia to join him, the trio sets out for Ardham, Massachusetts, where they think Montrose may have gone looking for insight into Atticus’ late mother’s ancestry. As they journey across the Midwest, Tic, Leti, and George encounter dangers lurking at every turn, especially after sundown.

    Director:Yann Demange
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 3 - Holy Ghost
    6.2/10(44 votes)

    #2 - Holy Ghost

    S1:E3

    Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby, Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a boarding house – an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and awakens dormant spirits stuck in the house. Meanwhile, Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George’s wife Hippolyta presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 2 - Whitey's on the Moon
    6.1/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Whitey's on the Moon

    S1:E2

    Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Braithwhite and her elusive father Samuel – who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus’ role in their upcoming “Sons of Adam” ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 4 - A History of Violence
    5.9/10(36 votes)

    #4 - A History of Violence

    S1:E4

    After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a handsome stranger nurses Ruby's disappointment over a squandered job opportunity.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 6 - Meet Me in Daegu
    5.9/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Meet Me in Daegu

    S1:E6

    In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 9 - Rewind 1921
    5.8/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Rewind 1921

    S1:E9

    With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 5 - Strange Case
    5.5/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Strange Case

    S1:E5

    After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus’ pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed and sending Montrose into the comforting arms of his secret lover.

    Director:Cheryl Dunye
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 8 - Jig-a-Bobo
    5.5/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Jig-a-Bobo

    S1:E8

    A distraught Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster's crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives at the boarding house, Atticus and Leti each take steps to protect their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 10 - Full Circle
    5.5/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Full Circle

    S1:E10

    After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lovecraft Country Season 1 Episode 7 - I Am.
    5.2/10(34 votes)

    #10 - I Am.

    S1:E7

    Hippolyta's relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sundown" is the best rated episode of "Lovecraft Country". It scored 7.3/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Yann Demange and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/16/2020. This episode scored 1.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Holy Ghost".