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The Best Episodes of Messiah

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

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A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Messiah Season 1 Episode 6 - We Will Not All Sleep
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #1 - We Will Not All Sleep

    S1:E6

    Jibril has a striking vision in the desert. Eva finally gets hard intel on al-Masih, whose devotees form a convoy to follow him out of Texas.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writers:Michael Petroni, Michael Bond

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  2. Messiah Season 1 Episode 2 - Tremor
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Tremor

    S1:E2

    In Israel, tensions rise while CIA officer Eva seeks answers, and dramatic footage of al-Masih goes viral. In Texas, a desperate pastor forms a plan.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writers:Michael Petroni, Bruce Marshall Romans

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  3. Messiah Season 1 Episode 4 - Trial
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Trial

    S1:E4

    Coping with grief, Eva questions al-Masih, but his riveting charisma turns the tables. A deportation trial becomes a political lightning rod.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writer:Brandon Guercio

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  4. Messiah Season 1 Episode 7 - It Came to Pass as It Was Spoken
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #4 - It Came to Pass as It Was Spoken

    S1:E7

    News of a marvel electrifies the phenomenon around al-Masih, but Eva's skepticism deepens. Jibril's and Samer's paths diverge amid political unrest.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Eoghan O'Donnell

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  5. Messiah Season 1 Episode 8 - Force Majeure
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Force Majeure

    S1:E8

    Gaining the ear of the president, al-Masih issues a challenge and causes turmoil in the White House. But he soon faces probing questions himself.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Eoghan O'Donnell

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  6. Messiah Season 1 Episode 3 - The Finger of God
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - The Finger of God

    S1:E3

    Appearing inexplicably during a Texas tornado, al-Masih quietly moves pastor Felix to embrace a new purpose. But Eva -- and the FBI -- quickly close in.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writers:Kelly Wiles, Amy Louise Johnson

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  7. Messiah Season 1 Episode 10 - The Wages of Sin
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - The Wages of Sin

    S1:E10

    Eva scrambles to thwart a plan designed to silence al-Masih, while breaking news causes dismay among his followers.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writer:Michael Petroni

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  8. Messiah Season 1 Episode 1 - He That Hath an Ear
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #8 - He That Hath an Ear

    S1:E1

    Believing he miraculously delivered Damascus from ruin, a throng follows a man they call al-Masih into the desert, raising suspicions in the CIA.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writer:Michael Petroni

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  9. Messiah Season 1 Episode 5 - So That Seeing They May Not See
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - So That Seeing They May Not See

    S1:E5

    While Eva keeps close watch on al-Masih, Felix wrestles with what to believe as his church becomes a magnet for the devout and the desperate.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Emily Silver

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  10. Messiah Season 1 Episode 9 - God Is Greater
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #10 - God Is Greater

    S1:E9

    Eva unearths alarming details about al-Masih's past. Jibril's and Samer's paths unexpectedly collide. Rebecca steps up at a crucial moment.

    Director:James McTeigue
    Writer:Bruce Marshall Romans

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Best Episodes Summary

"We Will Not All Sleep" is the best rated episode of "Messiah". It scored 7.4/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Kate Woods and written by Michael Petroni, Michael Bond, it aired on 1/1/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tremor".