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The Best Episodes of Payback Season 1

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

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A grieving debt collector enters the entertainment world for revenge, only to fall into a dangerous attraction with a powerful executive.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Payback Season 1 Episode 1 - The Beginning of Revenge
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Beginning of Revenge

    S1:E1

    Sun secures a job at an entertainment firm to enact revenge for his brother, who was murdered by a debtor five years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Payback Season 1 Episode 2 - Audition
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Audition

    S1:E2

    Sun convinces a hesitant manager to sign him so he can audition for an acting gig to take revenge on Bank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Payback Season 1 Episode 3 - Profile Photo Shoot
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Profile Photo Shoot

    S1:E3

    Entering the entertainment world, Sun faces sabotage and difficult choices as his revenge plan moves forward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Payback Season 1 Episode 4 - Acting Lessons Begin
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Acting Lessons Begin

    S1:E4

    Bullied and targeted, Sun pushes forward in acting class while discovering the entertainment world’s dark side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Payback Season 1 Episode 5 - Abandon Your Pride
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Abandon Your Pride

    S1:E5

    As Bank targets everyone around him, Sun uncovers a secret that reshapes his path to revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Payback Season 1 Episode 6 - Jay's True Identity
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Jay's True Identity

    S1:E6

    Sun's mascot costume triggers Jay's memory of a past rescue and intimacy, revealing Sun is his long-lost savior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Payback Season 1 Episode 7 - Sky's Comeback
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Sky's Comeback

    S1:E7

    Sun tries to help Sky overcome camera panic for a short film, while Jay faces a plot to fire him over a casting dispute.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Payback Season 1 Episode 8 - The Night They Bonded
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The Night They Bonded

    S1:E8

    A viral hit-and-run scandal forces Sun to uncover the truth before it destroys Jay and Kajorn's futures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Payback Season 1 Episode 9 - The Final Warning
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Final Warning

    S1:E9

    Jay disappears to protect Sun as a risky plan to expose Bank's crimes takes a dangerous turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Payback Season 1 Episode 10 - The Payback They Deserve
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Payback They Deserve

    S1:E10

    Jay returns to stand with Sun as their fight against Songphon and Bank reaches a decisive turning point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Beginning of Revenge" is the best rated episode of "Payback" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Audition".