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The Best Episodes of Red vs. Blue Season 1

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

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In the distant future, two groups of soldiers battle for control of the least desirable piece of real estate in the known universe: a box canyon in the middle of nowhere.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 1 - Why Are We Here?
    7.4/10(178 votes)

    #1 - Why Are We Here?

    S1:E1

    The first episode of Red vs. Blue introduces the main characters, and poses the all-important question, why are we here?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 2 - Red Gets A Delivery
    7.3/10(126 votes)

    #2 - Red Gets A Delivery

    S1:E2

    The Reds get a new piece of equipment, and Grif has a problem with its name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 3 - The Rookies
    7.1/10(117 votes)

    #3 - The Rookies

    S1:E3

    The Red and Blue armies get new recruits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 4 - Head Noob in Charge
    7.6/10(114 votes)

    #4 - Head Noob in Charge

    S1:E4

    Caboose is given the job of "guarding the flag". Donut goes to the store.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 5 - The Package is in the Open
    7.7/10(108 votes)

    #5 - The Package is in the Open

    S1:E5

    Donut returns from the store with a surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 6 - 1.21 Giga-Whats??
    7.7/10(108 votes)

    #6 - 1.21 Giga-Whats??

    S1:E6

    The Blues go through the teleporter. The Reds get the upper hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 7 - Check Out the Treads on that Chick
    7.3/10(103 votes)

    #7 - Check Out the Treads on that Chick

    S1:E7

    While Church and Tucker lament their current situation, Caboose hops into the tank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 8 - Dont PH34R the Reaper
    7.7/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Dont PH34R the Reaper

    S1:E8

    Grif and Simmons flee as Caboose's trigger happy firing has dire consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 9 - After Church
    7.8/10(103 votes)

    #9 - After Church

    S1:E9

    The cavalry arrives, and Caboose gets stuck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 10 - Shadow Of His Former Self
    7.7/10(97 votes)

    #10 - Shadow Of His Former Self

    S1:E10

    Tucker requests reinforcements, and gets more than he bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 11 - Knock Knock. Who's There? Pain
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    #11 - Knock Knock. Who's There? Pain

    S1:E11

    Tex assaults the Red Base, injuring donut and knocking out Grif and Simmons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 12 - Down, But Not Out
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #12 - Down, But Not Out

    S1:E12

    Church reveals that Tex was his former girlfriend and the Red Team airlifts a severely injured Donut back to headquarters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 13 - Human Peer Bonding
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    #13 - Human Peer Bonding

    S1:E13

    Simmons and Grif guard Tex while Church explains to the Blues about Tex's AI.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 14 - Roomier Than It Looks
    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #14 - Roomier Than It Looks

    S1:E14

    The Blues fake an attack on the Reds in order to free Tex and inadvertently get Sarge shot in the head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 15 - How The Other Half Lives
    7.3/10(86 votes)

    #15 - How The Other Half Lives

    S1:E15

    Sarge and Church meet up in the spirit world and talk about the afterlife until Sarge is revived by Grif.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 16 - A Slightly Crueler Cruller
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    #16 - A Slightly Crueler Cruller

    S1:E16

    Donut returns with new armor, and Lopez finally speaks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 17 - Points of Origin
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    #17 - Points of Origin

    S1:E17

    The origin points here.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 18 - SPF 0
    7.5/10(85 votes)

    #18 - SPF 0

    S1:E18

    Church tries to warn the Red Team of Tex's impending attack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Red vs. Blue Season 1 Episode 19 - Last One Out, Hit The Lights
    7.5/10(88 votes)

    #19 - Last One Out, Hit The Lights

    S1:E19

    The final episode of Red vs. Blue season one.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Why Are We Here?" is the best rated episode of "Red vs. Blue" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2003. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Red Gets A Delivery".