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The Best Episodes of Powers Season 1

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

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Two homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, are assigned to investigate cases involving people with superhuman abilities, referred to as “Powers.” Set amidst today’s paparazzi culture, Powers asks the questions, what if the world

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Powers Season 1 Episode 4 - Devil in a Garbage Bag
    7.8/10(276 votes)

    S1:E4

    Johnny realizes that's his new drug is dangerous, but is it too late to stop Wolf before all hell breaks loose?

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Allison Moore

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  2. Powers Season 1 Episode 10 - F@#K the Big Chiller
    7.8/10(203 votes)

    S1:E10

    Wolfe has escaped prison, it is now up to Christian and Co to stop his reign of terror from sucking the life of all the power teens that took Sway.

    Director:Mikael Salomon
    Writers:Charlie Huston, Allison Moore

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  3. Powers Season 1 Episode 5 - Paint It Black
    7.7/10(239 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Retro Girl, Zora and the heroes of the world rush to stop the escape of Wolfe from The Shaft, Walker realizes he must face him alone, the inevitable clash between mentor and disciple that will unravel the deep-seated history between them.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Julie Siege

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  4. Powers Season 1 Episode 9 - Level 13
    7.7/10(198 votes)

    S1:E9

    Walker decides how far he is willing to go to regain his powers, as Johnny Royalle sets the plan in motion to kill Wolfe. Meanwhile, the Powers division tries to catch Royalle in the act and discover where Walker's true allegiance lies.

    Director:Bill Eagles
    Writer:Brian Michael Bendis

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  5. Powers Season 1 Episode 3 - Mickey Rooney Cries No More
    7.6/10(306 votes)

    S1:E3

    As a lethal powers-enhancing drug is unleashed on the public, Detectives Walker and Pilgrim seek out the criminal mastermind behind it with the help of iconic Power, Retro Girl. As clues come to light, Walker considers the possibility that Wolfe, his dangerous former mentor turned nemesis, might have the answers he seeks.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:David Paul Francis

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  6. Powers Season 1 Episode 8 - Aha Shake Heartbreak
    7.4/10(203 votes)

    S1:E8

    In order to persuade him to join his new cause to annihilate Wolfe, Royalle reveals to Walker the true nature of Sway and the inevitable devastation it will cause if Wolfe ever escapes. Meanwhile, as the message of Chaotic Chick spreads rapidly with fatal results, it finds its biggest platform yet in a publicity stunt orchestrated for Retro Girl's charitable foundation.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Julie Siege

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  7. Powers Season 1 Episode 2 - Like a Power
    7.2/10(344 votes)

    S1:E2

    After Calista tries to find her powers in a more drastic way, she meets RetroGirl whom Christian knows more about than he's letting on. Meanwhile his partner makes her first official Powers arrest. After a while Christian becomes more suspicious about Johnny Royalle's death, and visits Wolf to seek his help.

    Director:David Slade
    Writer:Charlie Huston

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  8. Powers Season 1 Episode 7 - You Are Not It
    7.2/10(206 votes)

    S1:E7

    After Wolfe pleads to end his life, Walker and Pilgrim must act quickly to stop Johnny Royalle from meeting with Wolfe in The Shaft. Meanwhile Zora struggles with her newfound fame, while Calista becomes more desperate to discover if she truly is a Power.

    Director:Aaron Lipstadt
    Writers:Allison Moore, Remi Aubuchon

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  9. Powers Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(508 votes)

    S1:E1

    Walker and Pilgrim investigate the death of Olympia, a renowned superhero who is found dead in a sleazy apartment with no clothing and no sign of injury. Information emerges about Olympia's controversial sex life, which may have played a role in his death.

    Director:David Slade
    Writer:Charlie Huston

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  10. Powers Season 1 Episode 6 - The Raconteur of the Funeral Circuit
    7.0/10(221 votes)

    S1:E6

    In the wake of the battle to stop Wolfe, the Powers division gathers to mourn the loss of their fellow officers, while Walker seeks answers about his own future and the possibility of becoming Diamond once again. After seeing the uncertain and dangerous side effects of Sway first-hand Johnny Royalle begins unsavory experiments on known subjects of the drug.

    Director:Mikael Salomon
    Writers:Allison Moore, David Paul Francis

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Devil in a Garbage Bag" is the best rated episode of "Powers" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 276 votes. Directed by David Petrarca and written by Allison Moore, it aired on 3/10/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "F@#K the Big Chiller".