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The Best Episodes of Ozark Season 1

Every episode of Ozark Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ozark Season 1!

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A financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five years to appease a drug boss.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ozark Season 1 Episode 1 - Sugarwood
    8.4/10(9761 votes)

    #1 - Sugarwood

    S1:E1

    After his business partner cheats a dangerous client, financial adviser Marty must devise a radical plan to save the lives of himself and his family.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ozark Season 1 Episode 2 - Blue Cat
    8.0/10(7568 votes)

    #2 - Blue Cat

    S1:E2

    In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.

    Director:Jason Bateman
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ozark Season 1 Episode 3 - My Dripping Sleep
    7.6/10(7067 votes)

    #3 - My Dripping Sleep

    S1:E3

    Marty finds a way to control Ruth. Wendy worms her way into a job. Looking for another business to invest in, Marty digs for info on the strip bar.

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  4. Ozark Season 1 Episode 4 - Tonight We Improvise
    8.0/10(6711 votes)

    #4 - Tonight We Improvise

    S1:E4

    Marty hires Ruth to pull off a heist. Agent Petty forges a relationship with a member of the Langmore family. Jonah exhibits disturbing behavior.

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  5. Ozark Season 1 Episode 5 - Ruling Days
    7.8/10(6455 votes)

    #5 - Ruling Days

    S1:E5

    Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.

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  6. Ozark Season 1 Episode 6 - Book of Ruth
    8.0/10(6379 votes)

    #6 - Book of Ruth

    S1:E6

    Jacob educates Marty on his business. Ruth devises and sets in motion a deadly plan. Rachel learns Marty is cooking the books at the Blue Cat Lodge.

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  8. Ozark Season 1 Episode 7 - Nest Box
    8.0/10(6293 votes)

    #7 - Nest Box

    S1:E7

    To stop Jacob from carrying out his threat, Marty makes an offer. Agent Petty gets what he needs to turn Russ. Charlotte grows desperate to escape.

    Director:Ellen Kuras

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  9. Ozark Season 1 Episode 8 - Kaleidoscope
    7.5/10(6902 votes)

    #8 - Kaleidoscope

    S1:E8

    In a flashback to 10 years prior, Wendy struggles with depression, Del asks Marty to be his financial adviser, and Agent Petty faces a family crisis.

    Director:Ellen Kuras

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  10. Ozark Season 1 Episode 9 - Coffee, Black
    8.7/10(6929 votes)

    #9 - Coffee, Black

    S1:E9

    Russ learns Agent Petty's true identity and makes plans to murder, steal and flee. Wendy stumbles on an ideal business to add to the Byrde portfolio.

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  11. Ozark Season 1 Episode 10 - The Toll
    9.1/10(8593 votes)

    #10 - The Toll

    S1:E10

    During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.

    Director:Jason Bateman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sugarwood" is the best rated episode of "Ozark" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 9761 votes. Directed by Jason Bateman and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Blue Cat".