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The Best Episodes of The 4400 Season 1

Every episode of The 4400 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The 4400 Season 1!

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4400 centers on the return of 4400 people who, previously presumed dead or reported missing, reappear on Earth. Though they have not aged physically, some of them seem to have deeper alterations ranging from superhuman

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The 4400 Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(879 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    4400 people, assumed to be dead or missing over the past fifty years, reappear in a ball of light. None have any memory of where they've been, and some are manifesting paranormal abilities.

    Director:Yves Simoneau
    Writers:René Echevarria, Scott Peters

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  2. The 4400 Season 1 Episode 2 - The New & Improved Carl Morrissey
    7.5/10(687 votes)

    #2 - The New & Improved Carl Morrissey

    S1:E2

    Tom and Diana investigate a 4400 who has used his ability of enhanced reflexes to become a vigilante.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Ira Steven Behr

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  3. The 4400 Season 1 Episode 3 - Becoming
    7.4/10(630 votes)

    #3 - Becoming

    S1:E3

    Tom and Diana investigate Oliver Knox, a 4400 suspected of being a serial murderer.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Craig Sweeny

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  4. The 4400 Season 1 Episode 4 - Trial by Fire
    7.4/10(602 votes)

    #4 - Trial by Fire

    S1:E4

    NTAC races against the clock to stop a group of fanatics targeting 4400s.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Robert Hewitt Wolfe

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  5. The 4400 Season 1 Episode 5 - White Light
    7.8/10(605 votes)

    #5 - White Light

    S1:E5

    Diana helps Tom break Kyle out of NTAC quarantine, eventually leading them to discover the truth behind the 4400.

    Director:Tim Hunter
    Writer:Scott Peters

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The 4400" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 879 votes. Directed by Yves Simoneau and written by René Echevarria, Scott Peters, it aired on 7/11/2004. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The New & Improved Carl Morrissey".