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The Best Episodes of Outlast

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

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In the extreme Alaskan wild, 16 survivalists compete for a chance to win a massive cash prize — but these lone wolves must be part of a team to win.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Outlast Season 2 Episode 1 - The Game Begins
    6.9/10(69 votes)

    #1 - The Game Begins

    S2:E1

    On day one, players split into teams and race to set up camp on Alaska's remote shorelines before nightfall. Freezing temperatures test their resolve.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Outlast Season 2 Episode 3 - Two Battles at Once
    6.8/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Two Battles at Once

    S2:E3

    An injury puts an Alpha player at risk as Bri scrambles to join a new team before time runs out. Charlie Camp grapples with dropping temperatures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Outlast Season 2 Episode 2 - Around the Bay
    6.6/10(54 votes)

    #3 - Around the Bay

    S2:E2

    Tensions erupt between Alpha and Bravo after Bayo's big move. Low morale poses an unexpected challenge for one camp as new alliances form.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Outlast Season 2 Episode 6 - Current Stress
    6.6/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Current Stress

    S2:E6

    One player's fixation with Bravo rubs his Delta teammates the wrong way. A resource drop offers multiple advantages, but reaching it won't be easy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Outlast Season 2 Episode 7 - Meeting the Enemy
    6.6/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Meeting the Enemy

    S2:E7

    Sick teammates pose risks to both camps. Drew and Drake cross the river to intimidate their competition, but things don't go as planned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Outlast Season 2 Episode 4 - The New Kid
    6.4/10(45 votes)

    #6 - The New Kid

    S2:E4

    With three camps left, the remaining players struggle to adjust to shifting power dynamics and a limited food supply as Joey strives to prove his worth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Outlast Season 1 Episode 2 - Hunger Pains
    6.3/10(145 votes)

    #7 - Hunger Pains

    S1:E2

    Three days in, some players break down and Jordan plays mind games. The teams must build rafts and beat the tide to reach crab traps on a nearby island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Outlast Season 2 Episode 5 - The Tides Are Changing
    6.3/10(45 votes)

    #8 - The Tides Are Changing

    S2:E5

    On day 15, frigid overnight conditions cause a medical emergency in one camp. Later, a supply drop provides valuable resources and a hidden opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Outlast Season 1 Episode 1 - Fire. Water. Flare.
    6.2/10(160 votes)

    #9 - Fire. Water. Flare.

    S1:E1

    Sixteen players must form teams to survive their first night on rugged Alaskan terrain — but frigid temperatures and scarce resources won't make it easy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Outlast Season 1 Episode 3 - Man-down
    6.2/10(135 votes)

    #10 - Man-down

    S1:E3

    On the heels of some big setbacks, tensions rise between the teams. While some players forge new alliances, others commit brutal betrayals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Outlast Season 1 Episode 4 - Hunting the Thief
    5.6/10(145 votes)

    #11 - Hunting the Thief

    S1:E4

    At the two-week mark, strategy trumps sportsmanship as Paul pulls a self-serving move and Alpha Camp deviously plots to force players out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Outlast Season 1 Episode 8 - The Final Straw
    5.3/10(142 votes)

    #12 - The Final Straw

    S1:E8

    After more than a month in the wild, the final two teams begin a hazardous hike to the finish line — but only one can claim the ultimate prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Outlast Season 2 Episode 8 - Winners Are Made
    5.0/10(84 votes)

    #13 - Winners Are Made

    S2:E8

    As the competition winds down, the exhausted survivalists face betrayal and a final challenge that tests their endurance and navigation skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Outlast Season 1 Episode 6 - Luring the Enemy
    4.7/10(148 votes)

    #14 - Luring the Enemy

    S1:E6

    A lone player must find a team fast — or go home. A fishing expedition proves successful but heartbreaking. Charlie Camp puts Jill in a tough spot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Outlast Season 1 Episode 5 - Burn it to the Ground
    4.6/10(174 votes)

    #15 - Burn it to the Ground

    S1:E5

    Justin's sly move adds moral dilemmas and a new level of unpredictability to the game. Rival teams on each side of the river consider joining forces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Outlast Season 1 Episode 7 - Desperate Measures
    4.6/10(127 votes)

    #16 - Desperate Measures

    S1:E7

    With six players remaining, dwindling food supplies fuel distrust and accusations. When loyalties come into question, one team begins to splinter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Game Begins" is the best rated episode of "Outlast". It scored 6.9/10 based on 69 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Two Battles at Once".