The Best Episodes of Olive Kitteridge Season 1
Every episode of Olive Kitteridge Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Olive Kitteridge Season 1!
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Olive Kitteridge" season 1 is "Pharmacy", rated 8.1/10 from 1057 user votes. It was directed by Lisa Cholodenko and written by N/A. "Pharmacy" aired on 11/2/2014 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Incoming Tide".
8.1/10 1,057 votes#1 - Pharmacy
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2014
Math teacher Olive Kitteridge attempts to help Kevin, a smart but timid student whose mother is suffering from depression. Her son Christopher isn't happy though. Henry goes on a hunting trip that concludes with a tragedy.
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 939 votes#2 - Incoming Tide
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2014
Kevin returns to Maine and Olive is able to convince him to stay over and attend Christopher's wedding-rehearsal dinner. Olive clashes with the bride's mother and scares the flower girl at the ceremony.
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 854 votes#3 - A Different Road
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2014
Christopher suggests counseling to Olive after she and Henry have a scary episode following dinner with friends. Later, Christopher confronts his mother about how she treated him as a child.
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 848 votes#4 - Security
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2014
Olive visits Christopher and his second wife in New York, but abruptly returns to Maine, where she gets some bad news about Henry, and ultimately befriends a lonely widower she meets while out for a walk.
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Writer: N/A