The Best Episodes of Paradise Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(3778 votes)

   #1 - Wildcat Is Down

   S1:E11/26/2025

   It's just another day in Paradise until Agent Xavier Collins discovers one of the world's most powerful individuals has been viciously murdered. Xavier analyzes the crime scene while recalling his complex relationship with the victim.

   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:Dan Fogelman

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   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:Dan Fogelman
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   7.6/10(3027 votes)

   #2 - Sinatra

   S1:E21/28/2025

   Agent Xavier Collins is interrogated. Samantha Redmond (codename Sinatra) begins to reassure the community as she reflects on how she got to Paradise.

   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writers:Dan Fogelman, Katie French

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   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writers:Dan Fogelman, Katie French
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   7.5/10(2810 votes)

   #3 - The Architect of Social Well-Being

   S1:E31/28/2025

   Isolated, Xavier seeks answers on his own and cautiously turns to Dr. Gabriela Torabi. Meanwhile, Billy and Jane feel the pressure from Robinson's investigation.

   Director:Gandja Monteiro

   Writer:Jason Wilborn

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   Director:Gandja Monteiro

   Writer:Jason Wilborn
4. 

   8.2/10(3017 votes)

   #4 - Agent Billy Pace

   S1:E42/4/2025

   The citizens of Paradise celebrate at the annual carnival. Xavier and Billy delve deeper into their investigation.

   Director:Gandja Monteiro

   Writer:Scott Weinger

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   Director:Gandja Monteiro

   Writer:Scott Weinger
5. 

   8.1/10(2650 votes)

   #5 - In the Palaces of Crowned Kings

   S1:E52/11/2025

   Xavier faces the consequences of his investigation, forcing him to consider how to proceed. Meanwhile Cal's family history and his last days are examined.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Stephen Markley

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   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Stephen Markley
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   8.0/10(2573 votes)

   #6 - You Asked for Miracles

   S1:E62/18/2025

   Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Gina Lucita Monreal

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   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Gina Lucita Monreal
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   9.5/10(6783 votes)

   #7 - The Day

   S1:E72/25/2025

   Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise.

   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:John Hoberg

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   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:John Hoberg
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   8.0/10(2980 votes)

   #8 - The Man Who Kept the Secrets

   S1:E83/4/2025

   Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford’s murderer before it's too late.

   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:Nadra Widatalla

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   Directors:Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

   Writer:Nadra Widatalla