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The Best Episodes of Revolution Season 1

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

One day, electricity just stopped working and the world was suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Now, 15 years later, a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously—and unbeknownst to her—had something to do with the blackout. An unlikely group sets out off on a daring journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:NBC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Revolution" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7/10 from 2122 user votes. It was directed by Jon Favreau and written by Eric Kripke. "Pilot" aired on 9/17/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chained Heat".

  • Pilot
    7.0/10 2,122 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2012

    A family struggles to reunite in an American landscape void of electricity: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology -- computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights -- has mysteriously blacked out forever.

    Director: Jon Favreau

    Writer: Eric Kripke

  • Chained Heat
    7.0/10 1,396 votes

    #2 - Chained Heat

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2012

    In order to rescue Danny, Miles knows he and the gang will need help. Thus, the search begins for Nora, a rebel fighter battling against the Militia. Meanwhile, Aaron confides in Maggie and Danny lays witness to what Captain Neville is capable of.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: Eric Kripke

  • No Quarter
    7.3/10 1,192 votes

    #3 - No Quarter

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2012

    On the run from Militia, Nora leads Miles and Charlie back to the Rebel camp. Meanwhile, Aaron and Maggie search for Grace and Danny stands up to one of Captain Neville’s men.

    Director: Sanford Bookstaver

    Writer: Monica Owusu-Breen

  • The Plague Dogs
    7.2/10 1,131 votes

    #4 - The Plague Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2012

    After Charlie and Nora rescue Miles from Militia, they set off to meet Aaron and Maggie. Tracking Miles and Charlie at every turn is Nate. As the gang reunites and continues on their journey, unforeseeable challenges await.

    Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Anne Cofell Saunders

  • Soul Train
    7.2/10 1,061 votes

    #5 - Soul Train

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2012

    As the gang nears Neville and his men, their hopes of finding Danny grow until a shocking discovery threatens to impede their efforts. Meanwhile, orders from Monroe have upped the value of Danny's life and Nora connects with a fellow Rebel.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Paul Grellong

  • Sex and Drugs
    7.1/10 1,012 votes

    #6 - Sex and Drugs

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2012

    In order to save Nora from her injury, Miles leads the gang on a detour to visit an old acquaintance of his for medical support, but they quickly find themselves in unfriendly territory. Aaron recalls his meek history as he looks back at his pre/post-blackout life, and Neville delivers Danny to Monroe.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: David Rambo

  • The Children's Crusade
    7.3/10 977 votes

    #7 - The Children's Crusade

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2012

    When Charlie meets a boy who's suffered a plight similar to her own, she relates and longs to help him and his young friends. First, she must convince Miles. Meanwhile, Rachel grows weary of General Monroe as she meets someone from her past.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: Matt Pitts

  • Ties That Bind
    7.3/10 909 votes

    #8 - Ties That Bind

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2012

    When Nora encounters a close relative, she must make a difficult choice between family and a promise. Meanwhile, one of the most ruthless members of the Militia is tracking Miles, Charlie and the gang and General Monroe hands Captain Neville a stern warning.

    Director: Guy Norman Bee

    Writer: Melissa Glenn, David Rambo

  • Kashmir
    7.3/10 926 votes

    #9 - Kashmir

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2012

    Miles and the gang are bound for Monroe’s lair – Independence Hall, but their efforts are impeded when they begin to have difficulty separating fantasy from reality. Meanwhile, Monroe starts to grow suspicious of Rachel.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: Jim Barnes

  • Nobody's Fault But Mine
    7.9/10 979 votes

    #10 - Nobody's Fault But Mine

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2012

    In the gang's quest to rescue Danny, the time has come for Miles and Monroe to meet face to face. Meanwhile, on the verge of reuniting with her brother, Charlie is conflicted by a shocking discovery and Rachel tests Monroe's patience.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Matt Pitts, Monica Owusu-Breen

  • The Stand
    7.7/10 950 votes

    #11 - The Stand

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2013

    Miles leads the rebel squad out of Philadelphia and away from Monroe’s helicopters and machine guns. Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Rachel tries to redeem herself by providing power to the rebels, but once again must leave her children, Charlie and Danny, behind. As if there wasn’t enough heat, romantic sparks ignite between Miles and Nora.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Anne Cofell Saunders, Paul Grellong

  • Ghosts
    7.3/10 834 votes

    #12 - Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2013

    A final act of heroism by one of their own saves the lives of Charlie and the gang, but the loss devastates everyone and they must carry on with heavy hearts but increased resolve. Miles sets out on a mission with Nora to recruit his former Militia comrade, Jim Hudson and enlist his savage killing skills. Meanwhile, Rachel looks for a power source and a way back into the heart of her daughter Charlie. Rachel also attempts to elude the grip of Randall Flynn, her ruthless former boss and ally of Monroe.

    Director: Miguel Sapochnik

    Writer: Melissa Glenn, David Rambo

  • The Song Remains the Same
    7.4/10 815 votes

    #13 - The Song Remains the Same

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/8/2013

    Neville faces danger and hard choices as Monroe doubts his loyalty, he disowns his son Jason and gets captured by Miles. Rachel and Charlie begin slowly patching their relationship only to be pulled apart again as Rachel suddenly embarks on a quest to restore the power and her self-respect. She must make a dangerous journey to the mysterious Tower as it holds her only chance at redemption.

    Director: John F. Showalter

    Writer: Matt Pitts, Monica Owusu-Breen

  • The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
    7.4/10 811 votes

    #14 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/22/2013

    Paranoia strikes Monroe deeply as Neville disappears and Neville’s son Jason makes a big decision. Meanwhile, the familial bond between Miles and Charlie grows stronger. Elsewhere, Miles experiences romantic attraction with both Rachel and Nora. Rachel sets off on her dangerous quest to infiltrate the Tower and restore power to the world before Monroe can ignite a nuclear device.

    Director: Nick Copus

    Writer: Paul Grellong

  • Home
    7.5/10 813 votes

    #15 - Home

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/29/2013

    When the past catches up with Miles and Monroe in the form of mutual heartthrob, Emma all hell breaks loose for them physically and emotionally. Charlie and Nora are the ones who rescue Miles this time. Meanwhile Aaron’s life is turned inside out while accompanying Rachel on her tenacious trek to the mysterious Tower where she plans to restore the power.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: David Rambo

  • The Love Boat
    7.3/10 796 votes

    #16 - The Love Boat

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 5/6/2013

    Miles and Tom Neville find themselves fighting for the same cause but Miles still doesn’t trust him. Charlie, Jason and Nora attempt to pull off a daring river rescue of Dr. Stephen Camp to keep deadly anthrax out of the hands of Monroe. Meanwhile Rachel and Aaron are captured and threatened by Militia forces.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: Melissa Glenn

  • The Longest Day
    7.5/10 773 votes

    #17 - The Longest Day

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/13/2013

    Romantic connections heat up between two couples -- Miles and Nora and Charlie and Jason -- but disastrous drone strikes from the Militia threaten them all. An assassination attempt on Monroe heightens his paranoia and Georgia Federation President Foster contemplates surrender. Meanwhile, Rachel and Aaron push through the Plains Nation into Colorado.

    Director: Steve Boyum

    Writer: Anne Cofell Saunders

  • Clue
    7.7/10 792 votes

    #18 - Clue

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/20/2013

    A captive Nora is tortured and left for dead. Monroe learns of Rachael’s attempt to reach the Tower but is unaware of her deadly plan for him. Meanwhile, Miles is desperate to find out how so many of his close associates are being brutally murdered. Later, Miles, Charlie, Neville, Jason, Hudson and Sanborn struggle to make it out of the Plains Nation to join Rachel and save her from what they believe to be certain death.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: N/A

  • Children of Men
    8.0/10 789 votes

    #19 - Children of Men

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/27/2013

    Rachel and Monroe battle with more than wits. Meanwhile, Miles, Charlie, Nora and Aaron get inside the Tower but Tom Neville and son Jason get shut out. Miles and Monroe once again face-off, this time even more lethally.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Jim Barnes, David Rambo

  • The Dark Tower
    8.3/10 924 votes

    #20 - The Dark Tower

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/3/2013

    Life-threatening dangers abound on all sides as the Rebels infiltrate the Tower. Miles' leadership abilities and character are sorely tested as well as his feelings for Rachel and Nora. Aaron's genius comes in handy while Tom Neville and Randall Flynn bring new meaning to the dark side.

    Director: Charles Beeson

    Writer: N/A