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The Best Episodes of Scorpion Season 1

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

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Eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scorpion Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(1956 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a crisis at LAX prevents dozens of airplanes from landing, the government brings in a group of misfit geniuses to sort things out.

    Director:Justin Lin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 2 - Single Point of Failure
    7.1/10(1358 votes)

    #2 - Single Point of Failure

    S1:E2

    The governor calls on Team Scorpion when his daughter is mysteriously "bio-hacked" with a deadly virus and only has 24 hours to live. The case takes on a deeper significance for Walter after he receives a letter regarding his sister.

    Director:Bobby Roth
    Writer:David Foster

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  3. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 3 - A Cyclone
    7.0/10(1149 votes)

    #3 - A Cyclone

    S1:E3

    After failing a military training mission, the team members are determined to prove themselves when an Internet infrastructure is threatened by a bomber.

    Director:Gary Fleder
    Writers:Nick Santora, Nicholas Wootton

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  4. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 4 - Shorthanded
    7.5/10(1096 votes)

    #4 - Shorthanded

    S1:E4

    Against Cabe's advice, Team Scorpion heads to Las Vegas for a simple casino job, but a robbery leads to Walter's arrest and the rest of the team is left to clear his name.

    Director:Jeff T. Thomas
    Writer:Elizabeth Davis Beall

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  5. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 5 - Plutonium Is Forever
    7.3/10(1017 votes)

    #5 - Plutonium Is Forever

    S1:E5

    To fix a Los Angeles nuclear reactor that's on the verge of a cataclysmic meltdown, Walter and the team must reluctantly enlist the help of a troubled former member.

    Director:Jeff T. Thomas
    Writer:Paul Grellong

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  6. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 6 - True Colors
    7.4/10(1063 votes)

    #6 - True Colors

    S1:E6

    The members of Team Scorpion must pass a mandated psych evaluation or face being disbanded after they're accused of destroying a priceless work of art in an attempt to protect an art exhibit. Paige enlists the help of the team when Ralph is reluctant to go to his school's Halloween party.

    Director:Jeffrey G. Hunt
    Writer:Rob Pearlstein

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  7. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 7 - Father's Day
    7.1/10(934 votes)

    #7 - Father's Day

    S1:E7

    A case gets personal for Team Scorpion when three convicts break out of prison and one of them is a brilliant hacker who was forced to help the others steal billions online. Meanwhile, Paige must manage Ralph's expectations when his father returns.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Nick Santora

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  8. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 8 - Risky Business
    6.8/10(915 votes)

    #8 - Risky Business

    S1:E8

    Team Scorpion enlists the help of a musician who created a controversial algorithm that generates hit songs to help find the murderer of a music blogger. Meanwhile, Drew asks Walter to help him connect with his son.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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  9. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 9 - Rogue Element
    7.3/10(925 votes)

    #9 - Rogue Element

    S1:E9

    Team Scorpion try to protect Cabe's ex-wife, after she uncovers evidence that suggests foul play in the death of a prominent congressman.

    Director:Jerry Levine
    Writers:Paul Grellong, Kim Rome

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  10. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 10 - Talismans
    7.9/10(944 votes)

    #10 - Talismans

    S1:E10

    When a military plane is shot down in Bosnia, Team Scorpion must help recover its stealth technology before it falls into enemy hands. Meanwhile, Walter's sister takes a break from her MS treatment and spends time at the garage with Sylvester

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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  11. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 11 - Revenge
    7.7/10(875 votes)

    #11 - Revenge

    S1:E11

    When Sylvester accidentally triggers an explosive device during an investigation, Team Scorpion must focus on finding who's responsible even while their friend's life hangs in the balance.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writers:David Foster, Elizabeth Davis Beall

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  12. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 12 - Dominoes
    7.7/10(1146 votes)

    #12 - Dominoes

    S1:E12

    On Christmas Eve, Team Scorpion races to find a way to save a young boy's life after he is trapped in a beachside cave and the rising tide threatens to drown him.

    Director:Omar Madha
    Writers:Nick Santora, Rob Pearlstein

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  13. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 13 - Kill Screen
    7.3/10(843 votes)

    #13 - Kill Screen

    S1:E13

    Team Scorpion must help Ralph when the FBI questions him after his dark web game play inadvertently reveals the location of a CIA safe house and results in the murder of CIA operatives.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writers:Paul Grellong, Nicholas Wootton

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  14. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 14 - Charades
    7.3/10(821 votes)

    #14 - Charades

    S1:E14

    Team Scorpion is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the CIA who is being coerced into stealing deadly chemicals. Paige gives Walter a flirting lesson in preparation for the case.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Rob Pearlstein

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  15. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 15 - Forget Me Nots
    7.0/10(830 votes)

    #15 - Forget Me Nots

    S1:E15

    Team Scorpion must jog the memory of an injured former Secret Service agent to prevent nuclear weapons from being launched. Meanwhile, Paige is torn when Drew suggests that moving to Maine might be the best for Ralph.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Nick Santora, Alex Katsnelson

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  16. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 16 - Love Boat
    7.3/10(802 votes)

    #16 - Love Boat

    S1:E16

    Team Scorpion goes undercover on a cruise ship to locate and disable deadly stolen rockets. Meanwhile, as Valentine's Day approaches, Toby and Happy help Ralph, who is in the throes of his first crush.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writers:Elizabeth Davis Beall, Kim Rome

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  17. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 17 - Going South
    7.0/10(776 votes)

    #17 - Going South

    S1:E17

    A tech billionaire hires Team Scorpion to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Meanwhile, some feelings get hurt when Walter gives an interview and fails to acknowledge the other members of the team.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Nick Santora, Nicholas Wootton

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  18. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 18 - Once Bitten, Twice Die
    7.3/10(849 votes)

    #18 - Once Bitten, Twice Die

    S1:E18

    When a conflict in Eastern Europe threatens to escalate, Team Scorpion is called on to help facilitate secret peace talks to prevent World War III.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:David J. North

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  19. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 19 - Young Hearts Spark Fire
    7.2/10(809 votes)

    #19 - Young Hearts Spark Fire

    S1:E19

    While on a mission to save lost hikers, Team Scorpion’s helicopter crashes, igniting a massive wildfire that quickly closes in on them. Also, Sylvester must help their injured pilot who is unable to make it to safer ground.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writers:Paul Grellong, Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie

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  20. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 20 - Crossroads
    7.3/10(776 votes)

    #20 - Crossroads

    S1:E20

    To protect a key witness who is en route to testifying against a deadly drug cartel, Team Scorpion takes her on the run, with the cartel hot on their heels.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writers:David Foster, Rob Pearlstein

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  21. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 21 - Cliffhanger
    7.6/10(888 votes)

    #21 - Cliffhanger

    S1:E21

    Walter finally learns Cabe’s long-kept secret regarding the Baghdad mission, and it threatens to tear Team Scorpion apart forever. Also, Paige’s world is rocked when Ralph puts his life in danger to help the team.

    Director:Sam Hill
    Writers:Nick Santora, Nicholas Wootton

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  22. Scorpion Season 1 Episode 22 - Postcards from the Edge
    7.9/10(944 votes)

    #22 - Postcards from the Edge

    S1:E22

    Scorpion, torn apart and uncertain about their future as a team, must come together for their most important mission yet – to save Walter’s life as his car teeters on the side of a cliff.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writers:Nick Santora, Nicholas Wootton

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Scorpion" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 1956 votes. Directed by Justin Lin and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Single Point of Failure".