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The Best Episodes of One Day

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

The Best Episodes of One Day

After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.

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  1. 8.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - Episode 14

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    2003. 2004. 2007. Unable to contemplate the future, Dexter looks back on his and Emma's intertwined past — and gets a visit from some familiar faces.

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  2. 8.4/10(888 votes)

    #2 - Episode 12

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    1999. A troubled Dexter visits Emma, who's thriving in Paris. As they wander the streets, the memory of their encounter months before hangs in the air.

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  3. 8.3/10(854 votes)

    #3 - Episode 10

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    1997. The two bump into each other at a university friend's wedding. After an awkward reunion, they get lost in conversation together.

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  4. 8.2/10(817 votes)

    #4 - Episode 13

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    2000. 2001. 2002. Em and Dex's bond grows tighter as the years pass. Her writing's going well, and he starts his own business.

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  5. 7.9/10(842 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

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    1992. After a heavy night out, a hungover Dexter goes home to visit his family. Shocked at the terrible state he's in, his mother takes him to task.

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  6. 7.8/10(783 votes)

    #6 - Episode 7

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    1994. The friends go for a glamorous but disastrous dinner together. Dexter's keen to show off his lavish new lifestyle, but Emma isn't impressed.

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  8. 7.6/10(839 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

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    1991. On holiday together in Greece, Emma has plans for how to keep things platonic. Dexter would rather reminisce about the night they met.

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    Director:Kate Hewitt
  9. 7.6/10(749 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

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    1995. On the last day of the school term, Emma gets into a compromising position at work. When she gets home, things become even more uncomfortable.

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    Director:John Hardwick
  10. 7.6/10(723 votes)

    #9 - Episode 11

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    1998. Dexter's still adjusting to domestic life. On an evening in, he finds an old mixtape from Emma and calls her to chat about times gone by.

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  11. 7.3/10(757 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

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    1993. Dex gets his moment in the spotlight, while it's opening night for Em's play. She boosts her actors' confidence, while he suffers a dent to his.

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  12. 7.2/10(823 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

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    1990. Life in London isn't what Em was expecting. In a creative drought, she's working in a shabby restaurant, where she gets a visit from Dex.

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  13. 7.2/10(736 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

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    1996. Dexter wants to impress his new girlfriend's parents, but the visit doesn't go according to plan. Over dinner, he gets a call from his agent.

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  14. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

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    1988. On the night of their graduation, Emma and Dexter meet for the first time. It's an evening of almost-romance, and a morning of missed opportunity.

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  15. 7.0/10(869 votes)

    #14 - Episode 2

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    1989. The year has taken Dex and Em in very different directions. From a villa in Rome and a minibus in the Midlands, they both ponder what comes next.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 14" is the best rated episode of "One Day". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1126 votes. Directed by Molly Manners and written by Nicole Taylor, it aired on 2/8/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 12".