7.0/102,124 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
7.0/101,397 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
7.3/101,194 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
7.2/101,134 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
7.2/101,063 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
7.1/101,015 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
7.4/10979 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
7.3/10911 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
7.3/10927 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
7.9/10981 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
7.7/10952 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
7.3/10835 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
7.4/10816 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
7.4/10813 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
7.5/10815 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
7.3/10798 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
7.5/10775 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
7.7/10794 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
8.0/10792 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
8.3/10928 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
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...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Revolution" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 2124 votes. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Eric Kripke, it aired on 9/17/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chained Heat".