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The Best Episodes of The Andromeda Strain Season 1

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

A U.S. satellite crash-lands near a small town in Utah, unleashing a deadly plague that kills virtually everyone except two survivors, who may provide clues to immunizing the population. As the military attempts to quarantine the area, a team of highly specialized scientists is assembled to find a cure and stop the spread of the alien pathogen, code-named Andromeda.

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure
Network:A&E

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Andromeda Strain" season 1 is "Night One", rated 6.3/10 from 168 user votes. It was directed by Mikael Salomon and written by Robert Schenkkan. "Night One" aired on 5/26/2008 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Night Two".

  • Night One
    6.3/10 168 votes

    #1 - Night One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2008

    A U.S. army satellite crashes on the outskirts of Piedmont, Utah, population 580, interrupting the awkward sexual foils of two teenagers. The youths decide to take the satellite into town for further inspection.

    Director: Mikael Salomon

    Writer: Robert Schenkkan

  • Night Two
    6.2/10 152 votes

    #2 - Night Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2008

    The president has to make a difficult decision and in order to prevent a nuclear disaster that would actually strengthen the "Andromeda Strain", the team have to overcome the building's safeguards aimed at preventing contamination.

    Director: Mikael Salomon

    Writer: Robert Schenkkan