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The Best Episodes of Shōgun Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Shōgun Season 1

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies...

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  1. Background image for Anjin
    8.1/10(114 votes)

    #1 - Anjin

    S1:E1

    Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.

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  2. Background image for Servants of Two Masters
    8.6/10(79 votes)

    #2 - Servants of Two Masters

    S1:E2

    Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody.

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    8.5/10(71 votes)

    #3 - Tomorrow Is Tomorrow

    S1:E3

    After Blackthorne survives a brazen assassination attempt, Toranaga realizes he must ferry his allies out of Osaka or risk certain defeat.

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  4. Background image for The Eightfold Fence
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #4 - The Eightfold Fence

    S1:E4

    Blackthorne and Mariko test their new alliance as they train Toranaga's gun regiment for war. Yabushige must navigate his past promises to Ishido when an old friend comes to the village.

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    Director:Fred Toye
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    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #5 - Broken to the Fist

    S1:E5

    Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

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    Director:Fred Toye
  6. Background image for Ladies of the Willow World
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    #6 - Ladies of the Willow World

    S1:E6

    Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.

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  8. Background image for A Stick of Time
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    #7 - A Stick of Time

    S1:E7

    Outplayed by new alliances in Osaka, Toranaga is forced to carve out a new deal with a long lost family member.

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  9. Background image for The Abyss of Life
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #8 - The Abyss of Life

    S1:E8

    Toranaga's defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate. Blackthorne must decide who he fights for - the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place.

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  10. Background image for Crimson Sky
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #9 - Crimson Sky

    S1:E9

    Mariko arrives in Osaka for the fight of her life. Blackthorne and Yabushige scramble to save their own heads as their options dwindle.

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  11. Background image for A Dream of a Dream
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #10 - A Dream of a Dream

    S1:E10

    In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga's plan.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Anjin" is the best rated episode of "Shōgun" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 114 votes. Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken and written by Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, it aired on 2/27/2024. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Servants of Two Masters".