The Best Episodes of Powers Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.0/10(498 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E13/10/2015

   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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   Director:David Slade

   Writer:Charlie Huston
2. 

   7.2/10(336 votes)

   #2 - Like a Power

   S1:E23/10/2015

   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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   Director:David Slade

   Writer:Charlie Huston
3. 

   7.6/10(299 votes)

   #3 - Mickey Rooney Cries No More

   S1:E33/10/2015

   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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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:David Paul Francis
4. 

   7.8/10(267 votes)

   #4 - Devil in a Garbage Bag

   S1:E43/10/2015

   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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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Allison Moore
5. 

   7.7/10(231 votes)

   #5 - Paint It Black

   S1:E53/24/2015

   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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   Director:Bill Eagles

   Writer:Julie Siege
6. 

   6.9/10(214 votes)

   #6 - The Raconteur of the Funeral Circuit

   S1:E63/31/2015

   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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   Director:Mikael Salomon

   Writers:Allison Moore, David Paul Francis
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   7.2/10(200 votes)

   #7 - You Are Not It

   S1:E74/7/2015

   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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   Director:Aaron Lipstadt

   Writers:Allison Moore, Remi Aubuchon
8. 

   7.4/10(197 votes)

   #8 - Aha Shake Heartbreak

   S1:E84/14/2015

   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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   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Julie Siege
9. 

   7.6/10(192 votes)

   #9 - Level 13

   S1:E94/21/2015

   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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   Director:Bill Eagles

   Writer:Brian Michael Bendis
10. 

    7.8/10(197 votes)

    #10 - F@#K the Big Chiller

    S1:E104/28/2015

    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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    Director:Mikael Salomon

    Writers:Charlie Huston, Allison Moore